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Product recall · CPSCMarch 9, 2017Serious
Pier 1 Imports Bistro Chairs
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The bolts and/or nuts connecting the chair legs to the chair base can loosen and make the chair unstable, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
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 Pier 1 Imports for a free repair kit.
Who to contact: Pier 1 Imports toll-free at 855-513-5140 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Saturday or 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Sunday or online at www.pier1.com and click on "Product Notes & Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
The product
This recall involves Neely and Dahlia bistro chairs sold separately and as part of a set. The chairs are made from powder coated cast aluminum, and were sold in eight colors. The chairs are approximately 33 inches high by 20 inches deep by 18.25 inches wide. A metal Pier 1 Imports brand plate is attached to the support ring on the underside of the bistro table. Only the chairs are included in this recall.
Details
- Units affected
- About 13,300 sets and 700 individual chairs in the U.S. (in addition, about 760 sets and 40 individual chairs in Canada).
- Recall date
- March 9, 2017
- Brand
- Pier 1 Imports, of Fort Worth, Texas
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Pier 1 Imports has received six reports of incidents of the chair legs loosening and/or collapsing, resulting in four reports of injuries including bruises and abrasions from falls.
Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide and online at www.Pier1.com from January 2013 through July 2016 for between $100 and $380.
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: “Pier 1 Imports Recalls Bistro Chairs 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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