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October 7, 2008 Alert #09-704 |
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: “Colonial” Folding Game Chairs
Units: About 1,700
Importer: Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Corp., of Lake Forest, Ill.
Hazard: The retaining washers on the legs can loosen, causing the chair to become unstable. This poses a fall hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Brunswick has received four reports of loose chair leg hardware. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves the “Colonial” model, folding wooden chairs for use with game tables. They were sold in sets of two. The chairs have a black seat cushion and either a cherry or chestnut finish.
Sold by: Authorized Brunswick dealers nationwide from March 2007 through March 2008 for about $400 per set.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the folding game chairs and contact the dealer where the chairs were purchased to schedule a free repair.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Brunswick at (800) 336-8771 ext.2 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.