CPSC and S.I.T. Announce Recall of Plastic Stack Chairs
USCPSC and S.I.T. Announce Recall of Plastic Stack Chairs
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The chairs can collapse during use, causing the consumer to suffer injuries from falls.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves "Cometa" green and white plastic stack chairs. UPC numbers 0-82294-319754 (white) and 0-82294-319785 (green) are located on a label on the front of the chair. "Made in Italy" and "Not Recommended for Use on Polished or Smooth Surfaces" are also printed on the label.
Affected Products
Plastic Stack Chairs
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-and-SIT-Announce-Recall-of-Plastic-Stack-Chairs- |
| Title | CPSC and S.I.T. Announce Recall of Plastic Stack Chairs |
| Hazards › Name | The chairs can collapse during use, causing the consumer to suffer injuries from falls. |
| Injuries › Name | S.I.T. has received two reports of the chairs collapsing. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Plastic Stack Chairs |
| Products › Type | Chairs, Stools & Benches |
| Products › Category I D | 1877 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 80,000 |
| Recall I D | 2327 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these plastic chairs immediately and contact S.I.T. to receive a refund. |
| Importers › Name | S.I.T. Inc., of Quincy, Mass. |
| Retailers › Name | Drug stores sold the plastic stack chairs nationwide, from April 2000 through September 2002, for between $4 and $6. |
| Recall Date | 2002-12-11T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves "Cometa" green and white plastic stack chairs. UPC numbers 0-82294-319754 (white) and 0-82294-319785 (green) are located on a label on the front of the chair. "Made in Italy" and "Not Recommended for Use on Polished or Smooth Surfaces" are also printed on the label. |
| Product U P Cs › 1 › U P C | 082294319754 |
| Product U P Cs › 2 › U P C | 082294319785 |
| Recall Number | 03051 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, consumers can contact S.I.T. toll-free at (800) 611-4664 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-05-07T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Italy |
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