1.1 Million Children's Folding Chairs Recalled


The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission and Idea Nuova have announced the voluntary recall of more than one million children's folding chairs.

According to the government agency, the chair's safety lock can fail, allowing the chair to collapse or fold unexpectedly. Children’s fingers can become caught or entrapped in the hinge and slot areas of the chair, posing a pinch or cut hazard. This can cause severe lacerations and finger tip amputations to children’s fingers.

The CPSC said it was aware of five incidents involving children. In one incident, there was a finger tip amputation, the second incident involved a finger tip amputation and a laceration, and the third incident involved a finger fracture and a laceration. There were no injuries reported in the other two incidents.

The chairs were sold between September 2004 and June 2005 for $15-$25 per set. Consumers should call Idea Nuova toll-free at 866-772-1666 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for instructions on how to receive a free repair kit.

posted by Consumer Help Web Editorial Team at 1:16 PM |