Regency Seating Recalls Oakmont Fabric Stackable Chair Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively by Global Industrial Equipment
Publish Date: Tue, 05 Mar 2013 17:00:00 GMTRecall Summary
Name of product:Stackable Chairs
Hazard:The weld connecting the legs to the seat can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Regency Seating Inc., toll-free at (866) 816-9822 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by e-mail at recall@regencyof.com, or online at www.regencyof.com, then click on Safety Notices for more information.
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Units
About 750
Description
The recalled chairs are four-legged stackable chairs sold under the name Oakmont exclusively through Global Industrial Equipment. The chairs have a metal frame with padded fabric seat and back cushions. The cushions come in black, blue or burgundy. The model number, manufacture date "5-2011" and part number "PO000837" are on a white label under the seat of the recalled chairs. Chairs with the following descriptions and model numbers are being recalled:
| Description | Models |
|---|---|
| Black Fabric Back and Seat Cushion | WB240168BK and CN240168BK |
| Blue Fabric Back and Seat Cushion | WB240168BL and CN240168BL |
| Burgundy Fabric Back and Seat Cushion | WB240168BY and CN240168BY |
Incidents/Injuries
Regency Seating has received three reports of leg welds breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact Regency for a free replacement chair.
Sold exclusively at
Global Industrial Equipment, both online and in its catalog from May 2011 to May 2012 for between $38 and $40.
Importer
Regency Seating Inc., of Akron, Ohio
Manufactured in
China
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Regency-Seating-Recalls-Oakmont-Fabric-Stackable-Chair
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