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Product recall · CPSCMay 14, 2014Serious
Dimension Industries Outdoor Dining Chairs
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The legs of the chairs can bend and break, posing a fall hazard to the user.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact the firm for instructions on receiving a full refund for the set. Costco has contacted its customers directly.
Who to contact: Dimension at (800) 598-6532 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.agio-usa.com and click on "Service Center" and then "Recall Information" for more information.
The product
The recall includes the chairs sold with the Fairview 7-piece woven patio dining set. The set includes an 80" long by 42" wide by 29" high rectangular table with a tan with white border porcelain tile table top and black metal framed base and six chairs. The chairs have a black metal frame with brown woven wicker seats and seatbacks. The chairs measure 24" wide by 27" deep by 40" high. "7 piece Woven Dining Set" and "Imported by Costco Wholesale" is printed on the product packaging. The item number is printed on the instructions sold with the set and reads "ITM./ART. 966630."
Details
- Units affected
- About 6,700
- Recall date
- May 14, 2014
- Brand
- Shelton Corporation Jiaxing Ltd., of Zhejiang, China, Costco Wholesale Corp., of Issaquah, Wash.
- Made or distributed by
- Dimension Industries Co., Ltd., of Taipei, Taiwan
- What has been reported
- Dimension has received three reports of the chair legs bending or breaking and causing falls, including one consumer who bumped his head when falling.
Costco Wholesale stores nationwide from January 2014 to March 2014 for about $1,300 per set.
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: “Dimension Industries Recalls Outdoor Dining Chairs Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco”
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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