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Product recall · CPSCMarch 5, 2013Serious
Regency Seating Oakmont Fabric Stackable Chair
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The weld connecting the legs to the seat can break, 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 Regency for a free replacement chair.
Who to contact: Regency Seating Inc., toll-free at (866) 816-9822 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by e-mail at recall@regencyof.com, or online at www.regencyof.com, then click on Safety Notices for more information.
The product
The recalled chairs are four-legged stackable chairs sold under the name Oakmont exclusively through Global Industrial Equipment. The chairs have a metal frame with padded fabric seat and back cushions. The cushions come in black, blue or burgundy. The model number, manufacture date "5-2011" and part number "PO000837" are on a white label under the seat of the recalled chairs. Chairs with the following descriptions and model numbers are being recalled: Description Models Black Fabric Back and Seat Cushion WB240168BK and CN240168BK Blue Fabric Back and Seat Cushion WB240168BL and CN240168BL Burgundy Fabric Back and Seat Cushion WB240168BY and CN240168BY
Details
- Units affected
- About 750
- Recall date
- March 5, 2013
- Brand
- Regency Seating Inc., of Akron, Ohio
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Regency Seating has received three reports of leg welds breaking. No injuries have been reported.
5-2011PO000837
Global Industrial Equipment, both online and in its catalog from May 2011 to May 2012 for between $38 and $40.
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: “Regency Seating Recalls Oakmont Fabric Stackable Chair Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively by Global Industrial Equipment”
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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