CPSCGeneral Alert
Target Recalls Home Patio Sets Due to Fall Hazard
Published: October 30, 2007Recall ID: 08053Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The chair can collapse when weight is applied to the front end of the arm rests, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves six-piece home patio sets sold exclusively at Target. The set consists of a table, an umbrella, and four chairs. The chairs and the umbrella have a black aluminum frame covered with a beige fabric.
Affected Products
Home Patio Sets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Target-Recalls-Home-Patio-Sets-Due-to-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | Target Recalls Home Patio Sets Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/26489e48e73c4c5b89d21eed4cf921ef.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Home Patio Set |
| Hazards › Name | The chair can collapse when weight is applied to the front end of the arm rests, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Target has received 35 reports of chairs collapsing, resulting in 18 injuries such as bruising to the back, hips, shoulders, arms and finger lacerations. |
| Products › Name | Home Patio Sets |
| Products › Type | Patio Furniture |
| Products › Category I D | 2065 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 40,000 |
| Recall I D | 4066 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled patio sets immediately and return the entire six-piece set to any Target store for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Target, of Minneapolis, Minn. |
| Retailers › Name | Target stores nationwide and on its Web site from November 2006 through July 2007 for about $130. |
| Recall Date | 2007-10-30T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves six-piece home patio sets sold exclusively at Target. The set consists of a table, an umbrella, and four chairs. The chairs and the umbrella have a black aluminum frame covered with a beige fabric. |
| Recall Number | 08053 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.target.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |