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Product recall · CPSCApril 29, 2008Serious
Rio Brands High-Boy Beach Chairs
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The rear leg of the chair 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.
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and return them to the location where purchased for a full refund.
Who to contact: For additional information, call Rio Brands at (800) 866-8520 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.riobrands.com
The product
This recall involves the Rio Beach® High-Boy folding beach chairs with UPC and model numbers listed below. The chairs have aluminum tubing frames, striped or solid color fabric slings, and wood arms with an attached storage pouch with cell phone pocket. "Rio Beach® High-Boy", the UPC number and the model number can be found on the hand tag and on a sticker on the rear leg. MODEL # UPC # SC640-702 0-80958-26396-2 SC640-812 0-80958-26465-5 SC640-818 0-80958-26466-2 SC640-8182 0-80958-27165-3 SC641-084-BB 0-80958-27015-1
Details
- Units affected
- About 800
- Recall date
- April 29, 2008
- Brand
- Rio Brands, of Philadelphia, Pa.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Rio Brands has received one report of an incident involving minor bruises.
Retail stores nationwide from January 2008 through March 2008 for between $40 and $50.
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: “Rio Brands Recalls High-Boy Beach 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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