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Product recall · CPSCJuly 19, 2012Serious
Children's Beach Chairs
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The recalled children's beach chairs have exposed, sharp metal rivets, posing a laceration hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled beach chairs immediately and return them to Downeast Concepts for a full refund.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Downeast Concepts at (800) 343-2424 between 8:30 a.m. through 5 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.downeastconcepts.com
The product
The recalled children's folding beach chairs have white aluminum tube frames and pink, yellow, blue or purple fabric seats and chair backs with fish, palm trees or mermaid decorations.The chairs measure 13 inches wide by 18 inches high by 20 inches deep.
Details
- Units affected
- About 15,400
- Recall date
- July 19, 2012
- Brand
- Downeast Concepts Inc., dba Backyard and Beyond, of Yarmouth, Maine
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The firm is aware of one injury to a 21-month-old girl who fell on the chair's metal rivets and cut her forehead and had to have stitches.
Home Goods and other stores nationwide from June 2011 through June 2012 for between $13 and $25.
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: “Children's Beach Chairs Recalled by Downeast Concepts Due to Laceration 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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