Tuesday, October 07, 2008

Target Recalls Home Patio Sets Due to Fall Hazard

Released: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 by CPSC

Oct

30

2007
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Target, of Minneapolis, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 40,000 Home Patio Sets. The chair can collapse when weight is applied to the front end of the arm rests, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Recall Details

Product

Home Patio Sets

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.

Hazards

The chair can collapse when weight is applied to the front end of the arm rests, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Incidents

Target has received 35 reports of chairs collapsing, resulting in 18 injuries such as bruising to the back, hips, shoulders, arms and finger lacerations.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled patio sets immediately and return the entire six-piece set to any Target store for a full refund.


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