Target Recalls Home Patio Sets Due to Fall Hazard

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs

Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 30, 2007
Release #08-053

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 440-0680
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Target Recalls Home Patio Sets Due to Fall Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Home Patio Sets

Units: About 40,000

Importer: Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.

Hazard: The chair can collapse when weight is applied to the front end of the arm rests, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Target has received 35 reports of chairs collapsing, resulting in 18 injuries such as bruising to the back, hips, shoulders, arms and finger lacerations.

Description: 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.

Sold exclusively at: Target stores nationwide and on its Web site from November 2006 through July 2007 for about $130.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled patio sets immediately and return the entire six-piece set to any Target store for a full refund.

Consumer 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