CPSC, Fourstar Group Announce Recall to Repair Kid's Folding Chairs
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 05-234 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- July 27, 2005
- Category
- Furniture and home
- Products
- Kid's Folding Chairs
- Hazard
- Laceration and cuts, Falls and tip-overs, Suffocation and strangulation hazard
- Hazard type
- Laceration and cutsFalls and tip-oversSuffocation and strangulation
- Units
- About 522,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- October 25, 2024
What was recalled
The recalled kid's folding chairs are made of metal tubing with a vinyl padded seat and seat back. They were sold in red, blue, yellow, green, pink, and lavender solid colors. They also come in pink with "Princess" printed in red on the seat and seat back along with stars, crowns and hearts, or in blue with pictures of basketballs, soccer balls, footballs, football helmets, and rollerblades. The recalled chairs were sold individually or as part of a set consisting of a table and two chairs. Each chair is about 22 inches high, 13.5 inches wide, and about 11.5 inches deep. "MANUFACTURED BY FOURSTAR GROUP INC." OR "IMPORTED BY FOURSTAR INTERNATIONAL TRADING COMPANY" is written on a label located underneath the seat of the chairs.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Kid's Folding Chairs · About 522,000 units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Discount and grocery stores nationwide, from July 2003 through July 2005, for about $5 individually or about $25 for a set.; Fourstar Group Inc., of Hopkinton, Mass..
Injuries or incidents reported
CPSC and Fourstar Group are aware of three incidents involving children. One resulted in a laceration to the finger and three finger fractures, the second incident resulted in a fracture and laceration to the fingers, and the third incident resulted in a pinched finger.
Consumer contact
Consumers should call Fourstar Group toll-free at (866) 290-6191 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can also visit the firm's Web site at www.fsgrecall.com
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 294 recalls in the furniture and home category, 93 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Kid's Folding Chairs (About 522,000 units). The recalled kid's folding chairs are made of metal tubing with a vinyl padded seat and seat back.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Laceration and cuts, Falls and tip-overs, Suffocation and strangulation hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should stop using the chairs immediately, and contact Fourstar for instructions on how to receive a free repair kit to replace the locking pin.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on October 25, 2024. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.