CPSCGeneral Alert
Tropitone Recalls "Impressions Side Chair" for Fall Hazard
Published: April 11, 2006Recall ID: 06543Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The weld which holds the rear chair leg to the seat can separate from the seat, causing the chair to become unstable and possibly collapse.
Product Description & Identification
The Tropitone Impressions Side Chair is an armless chair that can be used indoors or outdoors and comes in any one of three seat types (strap, patterned aluminum and a tight seat) and three back styles (boulevard, prism and vision). The chairs are available in multiple finishes. Replacement versions of these chairs are also included in this recall.
Affected Products
Tropitone Impressions Side Chairs (including replacement units recently issued to customers)
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Tropitone-Recalls-Impressions-Side-Chair-for-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | Tropitone Recalls "Impressions Side Chair" for Fall Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/6dc36ea10b7d4fa6a61df2db994bc848.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Chair |
| Hazards › Name | The weld which holds the rear chair leg to the seat can separate from the seat, causing the chair to become unstable and possibly collapse. |
| Injuries › Name | Tropitone has received three reports of the chair seat and rear leg separating. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Tropitone Impressions Side Chairs (including replacement units recently issued to customers) |
| Products › Type | Chairs, Stools & Benches |
| Products › Category I D | 1877 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 950 |
| Recall I D | 3412 |
| Remedies › Name | Individuals and commercial establishments that have the recalled chairs should stop using the chairs immediately and contact Tropitone for a free replacement chair or a credit. |
| Importers › Name | Tropitone, of Irvine, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Tropitone Furniture distributed this side chair primarily to commercial establishments such as hotels, and also some retailers and distributors from October 2004 through March 17, 2006. |
| Recall Date | 2006-04-11T00:00:00 |
| Description | The Tropitone Impressions Side Chair is an armless chair that can be used indoors or outdoors and comes in any one of three seat types (strap, patterned aluminum and a tight seat) and three back styles (boulevard, prism and vision). The chairs are available in multiple finishes. Replacement versions of these chairs are also included in this recall. |
| Recall Number | 06543 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Tropitone at (800) 654-7000 x 2003 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-08-07T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | China |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | United States |