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Product recall · CPSCJuly 16, 2009Serious
Butterfly Chairs
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The chair legs can detach unexpectedly causing the chair to collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and return them to the nearest Hobby Lobby for a full refund or exchange card.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Hobby Lobby Stores at (800) 326-7931 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., or visit the firm's Web site at www.hobbylobby.com
The product
This recall involves brown leather butterfly chairs with copper tubing legs. The leather seat has stitching similar to baseball stitching. Item# MI-1007 and PO#9073513 are printed on the front of the hang tag.
Details
- Units affected
- About 500
- Recall date
- July 16, 2009
- Brand
- Hobby Lobby Stores, of Oklahoma City, Okla.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Hobby Lobby Stores has received nine reports of the chairs collapsing, resulting in minor injuries including contusions.
MI-1007
Hobby Lobby Stores nationwide from February 2009 through April 2009 for about $200.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Butterfly Chairs Recalled by Hobby Lobby Stores Due to Fall Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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