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CPSC, Bemis Manufacturing Announce Recall of Lawn Chairs

Recall 98-138 · July 7, 1998 · Costco

What to doFollow the instructions in the official CPSC notice below.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
98-138 (CPSC)
Recall date
July 7, 1998
Brand
Costco
Category
Furniture and home
Products
Grand Sequoia plastic lawn chairs
Hazard
Falls and tip-overs hazard
Hazard type
Falls and tip-overs
Last updated by CPSC
July 7, 1998

What was recalled

Company Phone Number: (800) 558-7651 July 7, 1998 Release # 98-138 WASHINGTON, DC - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Bemis Manufacturing Co. of Sheboygan Falls, Wis., is recalling about 5,000 plastic lawn chairs. The chairs sustained damage during shipment, causing them to collapse unexpectedly while in use. Bemis has received four reports of chairs collapsing, resulting in minor injuries. These plastic lawn chairs come in white, green and taupe. The five-position folding recliner has an extra-wide seat, measuring about 22 inches, and was sold under the Grand Sequoia brand name. "Model 2068" is embossed on the underside of the seat. Department stores nationwide, including Sears and Costco, sold the chairs from January 1998 through June 1998 for about $40. Consumers should stop using these lawn chairs immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information about this recall, consumers should contact Bemis Manufacturing at (800) 558-7651 and request customer service

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Grand Sequoia plastic lawn chairs

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Costco; Sears; Bemis Manufacturing; Grand Sequoia.

Recall history and context

Costco appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.

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?

Grand Sequoia plastic lawn chairs. S.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Falls and tip-overs hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Follow the instructions in the official CPSC recall notice linked on this page.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on July 7, 1998. 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.