CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Adams Manufacturing Corp. Announce Recall of Folding Chair
Published: August 7, 2002Recall ID: 02223Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Some of the legs on these chairs were mis-assembled by the installer and a piece of the chair could be bent out of shape. This can allow the chair to collapse during use, causing consumers to suffer injuries from falls.
Product Description & Identification
The folding chairs have the brand names Adams Quik Fold Chair (as individual chairs) and Quik Fold Café Set (as a set, including a table and two chairs). The recalled individual chairs include item numbers 8575-48-3750, 8575-16-3750 and 8575-38-3750. The recalled chair sets include item numbers 8590-48-3600, 8590-16-3600 and 8590-38-3600. The chairs are made of white, green or sandstone molded plastic. A label on the backrest of the chair reads "Adams Quick Fold Chair."
Affected Products
Adams Quik Fold Chairs
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Adams-Manufacturing-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Folding-Chair- |
| Title | CPSC, Adams Manufacturing Corp. Announce Recall of Folding Chair |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/quik-fold-chair.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Adams Quik Fold Chair |
| Hazards › Name | Some of the legs on these chairs were mis-assembled by the installer and a piece of the chair could be bent out of shape. This can allow the chair to collapse during use, causing consumers to suffer injuries from falls. |
| Injuries › Name | Adams Manufacturing has received two reports of folding chairs collapsing. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Adams Quik Fold Chairs |
| Products › Type | Chairs, Stools & Benches |
| Products › Category I D | 1877 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,740 |
| Recall I D | 2194 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the folding chairs immediately and return them to the place where purchased to receive a replacement chair or a refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Discount department, hardware and home stores nationwide sold the folding chairs, from February 2002 through March 2002, for about $20 for the individual chair and about $100 for the set. |
| Recall Date | 2002-08-07T00:00:00 |
| Description | The folding chairs have the brand names Adams Quik Fold Chair (as individual chairs) and Quik Fold Café Set (as a set, including a table and two chairs). The recalled individual chairs include item numbers 8575-48-3750, 8575-16-3750 and 8575-38-3750. The recalled chair sets include item numbers 8590-48-3600, 8590-16-3600 and 8590-38-3600. The chairs are made of white, green or sandstone molded plastic. A label on the backrest of the chair reads "Adams Quick Fold Chair." |
| Recall Number | 02223 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Adams Manufacturing Corp., of Portersville, Pa. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Adams Manufacturing at (800) 237-8287 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers also can visit the firm's website at www.adamsmfg.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-10-07T00:00:00 |