CPSCGeneral Alert
Grosfillex Recalls Commercial Side Chairs and Armless Bar Stools Due to Fall Haz...
Published: March 31, 2016Recall ID: 16735Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The backrest can crack and detach, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves the Grosfillex Havana commercial side chairs and armless bar stools. They were sold in charcoal, espresso, tobacco and white. The high-backs and seats are covered with woven plastic wicker and have aluminum legs. The side chairs measure about 35 ½ inches tall by 18 ½ inches wide and 22 inches deep. The bar stools measure about 45 ½ inches tall by 20 inches wide by 24 inches deep. Grosfillex and CE # 2194 is molded on the underside of the seat.
Affected Products
Havana side chairs and armless bar stools
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Grosfillex-Recalls-Commercial-Side-Chairs-and-Bar-Stools |
| Title | Grosfillex Recalls Commercial Side Chairs and Armless Bar Stools Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert) |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/havanasidechairs.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Grosfillex Havana commercial side chairs. |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Grosfillex-Havana-commercia.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Grosfillex Havana commercial armless bar stools. |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Grosfillex-and-CE2194-molde.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Grosfillex and CE # 2194 is molded on the underside of the seat. |
| Hazards › Name | The backrest can crack and detach, posing a fall hazard to the user. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received three reports of incidents, including neck and shoulder injuries. |
| Products › Name | Havana side chairs and armless bar stools |
| Products › Type | Chairs |
| Products › Category I D | 67768 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 92,000 |
| Recall I D | 6693 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and stools and contact Grosfillex for free replacements if the product is under the three-year warranty or for a product voucher for recalled products no longer under warranty. |
| Retailers › Name | Distributors and dealers nationwide in the food service and hospitality industries from April 2008 through August 2015 for between $75 and $150. |
| Recall Date | 2016-03-31T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the Grosfillex Havana commercial side chairs and armless bar stools. They were sold in charcoal, espresso, tobacco and white. The high-backs and seats are covered with woven plastic wicker and have aluminum legs. The side chairs measure about 35 ½ inches tall by 18 ½ inches wide and 22 inches deep. The bar stools measure about 45 ½ inches tall by 20 inches wide by 24 inches deep. Grosfillex and CE # 2194 is molded on the underside of the seat. |
| Recall Number | 16735 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Grosfillex Inc., of Robesonia, Pa. |
| Remedy Options › 1 › Option | Replace |
| Remedy Options › 2 › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | Grosfillex toll free at 844-845-4570 extension 3210 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, via email at gfxprogram@grosfillex.com or online at www.grosfillexfurniture.com and click on Product Safety Alert for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-03-31T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | France |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | United States |