CPSC, Intercon Merchandising Source Announce Recall of Mini Beach Chairs Given with "Time Out" Cosmetics at Sears
USCPSC, Intercon Merchandising Source Announce Recall of Mini Beach Chairs Given with "Time Out" Cosmetics at Sears
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The chairs can collapse, posing crush and amputation hazards to consumer's fingers and toes.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled mini beach chair, which can be used by both children and adults, was a free gift with the purchase of a Time Out cosmetic product at Sears stores. The mini beach chairs are white aluminum with a blue canvas seat and back. The name "Time Out" is printed on the canvas backrest.
Affected Products
Time Out folding mini beach chairs
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Intercon-Merchandising-Source-Announce-Recall-of-Mini-Beach-Chairs-Given-with-Time-Out-Cosmetics-at-Sears |
| Title | CPSC, Intercon Merchandising Source Announce Recall of Mini Beach Chairs Given with "Time Out" Cosmetics at Sears |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/time-out-beach-chair.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Time Out folding mini beach chair |
| Hazards › Name | The chairs can collapse, posing crush and amputation hazards to consumer's fingers and toes. |
| Injuries › Name | CPSC and Intercon are aware of one incident, in which the tip of a 3-year old girl's finger was amputated, when the chair collapsed. |
| Products › Name | Time Out folding mini beach chairs |
| Products › Type | Chairs, Stools & Benches |
| Products › Category I D | 1877 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 100,000 |
| Recall I D | 2118 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumer should stop using these mini beach chairs immediately and contact Intercon for a free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Sears stores nationwide distributed the mini beach chairs, with the purchase of $20 worth Time Out cosmetics, from June 2000 through August 2000. |
| Recall Date | 2002-04-02T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled mini beach chair, which can be used by both children and adults, was a free gift with the purchase of a Time Out cosmetic product at Sears stores. The mini beach chairs are white aluminum with a blue canvas seat and back. The name "Time Out" is printed on the canvas backrest. |
| Distributors › Name | Intercon Merchandising Source Inc., of City of Industry, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 02130 |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers can contact Intercon at (800) 634-0469 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PST Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-09-05T00:00:00 |
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