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Rite Aid Outdoor Dining Sets
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The chair arms and legs can bend and cause the user to fall, posing a risk of injury.
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 return them to the any Rite Aid store for a full refund. Consumers are not required to return the table and umbrella.
Who to contact: Rite Aid at 800-748-3243 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, or online at www.riteaid.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page under Customer Care for more information.
The product
This recall involves a six-piece outdoor patio set containing four folding chairs, a table and an umbrella. The brown metal-frame chairs have a red canvas seat and back, and measure 21 ¼ inches tall by 25 ¼ inches wide. The umbrellas are 80 inches tall have a coordinated red with stripes canvas top. The square table also has a metal frame and a hard-plastic clear top. UPC number 011822350303 and item number 9034923 are printed on the packaging of the patio set.
Details
- Units affected
- About 13,000
- Recall date
- August 18, 2015
- Brand
- Rite Aid, of Camp Hill, Pa.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The firm has received four reports of chairs bending unexpectedly, including four reports of injuries to the lower back and hip.
Rite Aid stores nationwide and online at RiteAid.com from January 2015 to July 2015 for between $100 and $150.
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: “Rite Aid Recalls Outdoor Dining Sets 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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