J.C. Penney Recalls Spindle-Back Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

This recall involves the Windsor Spindle-Back side chair sets. The set is comprised of four chairs made of solid hardwood. Each chair measures 36 inches high. The backs and legs are painted white and the seat is a natural wood color.

Is my product affected?

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• Windsor Spindle-Back Side Chairs · About 4,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Exclusively through J.C. Penney catalog and online stores from April 2006 through June 2007 for about $250 for a set of four chairs.; J.C. Penney, of Plano, Texas.

Injuries or incidents reported

J.C. Penney has received four reports of chairs splitting and collapsing. One minor whiplash injury has been reported.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact J.C. Penney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 anytime or visit the company's Web site at www.jcp.com

Recall history and context

J.C. Penney appears in 13 CPSC recalls on record. See all J.C. Penney recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 294 recalls in the furniture and home category, 93 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

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