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Product recall · CPSCOctober 30, 2007Serious
Target Home Patio Sets
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The chair can collapse when weight is applied to the front end of the arm rests, 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 stop using the recalled patio sets immediately and return the entire six-piece set to any Target store for a full refund.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.target.com
The product
This recall involves six-piece home patio sets sold exclusively at Target. The set consists of a table, an umbrella, and four chairs. The chairs and the umbrella have a black aluminum frame covered with a beige fabric.
Details
- Units affected
- About 40,000
- Recall date
- October 30, 2007
- Brand
- Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Target has received 35 reports of chairs collapsing, resulting in 18 injuries such as bruising to the back, hips, shoulders, arms and finger lacerations.
Target stores nationwide and on its Web site from November 2006 through July 2007 for about $130.
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: “Target Recalls Home Patio 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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