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Regency Seating Recalls Oakmont Fabric Stackable Chair Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively by Global Industrial Equipment

  • Oakmont black stackable chair
  • Oakmont blue stackable chair
  • Oakmont burgundy stackable chair
Name of Product:
Stackable Chairs
Hazard:

The weld connecting the legs to the seat can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
March 05, 2013
Units:
About 750
Consumer Contact

Regency Seating Inc., toll-free at (866) 816-9822 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by e-mail at recall@regencyof.com, or online at www.regencyof.com, then click on Safety Notices for more information.

Recall Details

Description:

The recalled chairs are four-legged stackable chairs sold under the name Oakmont exclusively through Global Industrial Equipment. The chairs have a metal frame with padded fabric seat and back cushions. The cushions come in black, blue or burgundy. The model number, manufacture date "5-2011" and part number "PO000837" are on a white label under the seat of the recalled chairs. Chairs with the following descriptions and model numbers are being recalled:

 

Description Models
Black Fabric Back and Seat Cushion WB240168BK and CN240168BK
Blue Fabric Back and Seat Cushion WB240168BL and CN240168BL
Burgundy Fabric Back and Seat Cushion WB240168BY and CN240168BY
Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact Regency for a free replacement chair.

Incidents/Injuries:

Regency Seating has received three reports of leg welds breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Sold Exclusively At:
Global Industrial Equipment, both online and in its catalog from May 2011 to May 2012 for between $38 and $40.
Importer:

Regency Seating Inc., of Akron, Ohio

Importer

Regency Seating Inc., of Akron, Ohio

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
13-131

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