CPSCGeneral Alert
J.C. Penney Recalls Spindle-Back Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Published: August 23, 2007Recall ID: 07288Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The wood stretchers can split while in use and the chairs can collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves the Windsor Spindle-Back side chair sets. The set is comprised of four chairs made of solid hardwood. Each chair measures 36 inches high. The backs and legs are painted white and the seat is a natural wood color.
Affected Products
Windsor Spindle-Back Side Chairs
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/JC-Penney-Recalls-Spindle-Back-Chairs-Due-to-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | J.C. Penney Recalls Spindle-Back Chairs Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/8b73ccc527984527a2a07ce748ba71a5.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Chair |
| Hazards › Name | The wood stretchers can split while in use and the chairs can collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | J.C. Penney has received four reports of chairs splitting and collapsing. One minor whiplash injury has been reported. |
| Products › Name | Windsor Spindle-Back Side Chairs |
| Products › Type | Chairs, Stools & Benches |
| Products › Category I D | 1877 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 4,000 |
| Recall I D | 3708 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled chairs immediately and contact J.C. Penney to obtain free replacement chairs. Consumers also can return the chairs to their closest J.C. Penney store for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | J.C. Penney, of Plano, Texas |
| Retailers › Name | Exclusively through J.C. Penney catalog and online stores from April 2006 through June 2007 for about $250 for a set of four chairs. |
| Recall Date | 2007-08-23T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the Windsor Spindle-Back side chair sets. The set is comprised of four chairs made of solid hardwood. Each chair measures 36 inches high. The backs and legs are painted white and the seat is a natural wood color. |
| Recall Number | 07288 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact J.C. Penney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 anytime or visit the company's Web site at www.jcp.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Malaysia |