FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 9, 2009
Release #09-192 |
Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 455-7677
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
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Ross Stores Recalls Folding Patio Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Folding Patio Chairs
Units: About 730
Importer: Ross Stores Inc., of Pleasanton, Calif.
Hazard: The side supports on these chairs can splinter when weight is placed on them, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Ross Stores has received one report of a consumer who suffered shoulder pain after her chair collapsed.
Description: The folding wooden patio chairs are made of eucalyptus. SKU 400037791757 and manufacturer style number KTOT-1638-ROS are printed on a hangtag attached to the chair.
Sold at: Ross Stores nationwide in February 2009 for about $50.
Manufactured in: Vietnam
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these chairs immediately and return them to any Ross Store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Ross Stores at (877) 455-7677 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.rossstores.com
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov
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