Bar Chairs Sold at Lowe's Stores recall: Fall Hazard
Bar Chairs Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fall Hazard; Made by 3i Corporation
Why was Bar Chairs Sold at Lowe's Stores recalled?
The legs can become detached from the center post at the weld, posing a fall hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact 3i Corporation for a free replacement base and a repair kit. Contact: 3i Corporation toll-free at 866-267-7772 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.lakeview-safford.com.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Bar chairs
- Company
- 3i Corporation, of Hong Kong, L G Sourcing, Inc., of Wilkesboro, N.C.
- Quantity
- About 315,000 (in addition, about 2,100 were sold in Canada)
- Sold at
- Lowe's stores nationwide and online at www.lowes.com from November 2008 to August 2016 for about $700 for the set.
- Recall date
- January 31, 2017
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received 457 reports of the bar stool base breaking, resulting in ten reports of injury including head injuries, broken ribs, bruising and scrapes.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves allen + roth brand Safford model and Garden Treasures brand Lakeview model bar chairs sold in sets of four. The chairs have a brown, aluminum frame and a beige sling fabric cover. The 4-foot-tall chairs swivel 360 degrees and have arm rests on each side of the chair.