CPSCGeneral Alert
Patio Bistro Sets Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fall Hazard; Made by Mid...
Published: August 2, 2012Recall ID: 12241Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
When the chair support bar is not fully engaged, the chair poses a fall hazard to a consumer who sits in the partially engaged chair.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves folding chairs sold with three-piece patio bistro sets. Each set contains two folding chairs and a folding table. The chairs have a black steel frame and dark stained wooden seats and backs. Model #S658-01, item # 0355053 and "Garden Treasures" is printed on the cover of the instruction manual sold with the patio bistro sets.
Affected Products
Patio Bistro Sets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Patio-Bistro-Sets-Sold-at-Lowes-Stores-Recalled-Due-to-Fall-Hazard-Made-by-Midas-Lin-Co |
| Title | Patio Bistro Sets Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fall Hazard; Made by Midas Lin Co. |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12241.12241.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Patio Bistro Set |
| Hazards › Name | When the chair support bar is not fully engaged, the chair poses a fall hazard to a consumer who sits in the partially engaged chair. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received thirteen reports of consumers who fell from partially opened chairs, resulting in reports of back injuries, contusions and scrapes. |
| Products › Name | Patio Bistro Sets |
| Products › Type | Patio Furniture |
| Products › Category I D | 2065 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 16,400 |
| Recall I D | 1107 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact Midas Lin for a new set of warning labels and supplemental instructions for the chairs. Do not return the product to the store. |
| Importers › Name | L G Sourcing, Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C. |
| Retailers › Name | Lowe's stores nationwide from August 2011 through February 2012 for about $98 for the set. |
| Recall Date | 2012-08-02T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves folding chairs sold with three-piece patio bistro sets. Each set contains two folding chairs and a folding table. The chairs have a black steel frame and dark stained wooden seats and backs. Model #S658-01, item # 0355053 and "Garden Treasures" is printed on the cover of the instruction manual sold with the patio bistro sets. |
| Recall Number | 12241 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Midas Lin Company Ltd., of China |
| Remedy Options › Option | New Instructions |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, please contact Midas Lin toll-free at (877) 556-0886 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit their website at www.cobernbistroset.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-22T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |