Product Recall Number: 07-288
Why was Windsor Spindle-Back Side Chairs recalled?
The wood stretchers can split while in use and the chairs can collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 07-288
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2007-08-22
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Windsor Spindle-Back Side Chairs
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), J.C. Penney, of Plano, Texas, is voluntarily recalling about 4,000 Windsor Spindle-Back Side Chairs. The wood stretchers can split while in use and the chairs can collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.Name of Product: Windsor Spindle-Back Side ChairsUnits: About 4,000Importer: J.C. Penney, of Plano, TexasHazard: The wood stretchers can split while in use and the chairs can collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: J. C. Penney has received four reports of chairs splitting and collapsing. One minor whiplash injury has been reported.Description: This recall involves the Windsor Spindle-Back side chair sets. The set is comprised of four chairs made of solid hardwood. Each chair measures 36 inches high. The backs and legs are painted white and the seat is a natural wood color.Sold by: Exclusively through J.C. Penney catalog and online stores from April 2006 through June 2007 for about $250 for a set of four chairs.Manufactured in: MalaysiaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled chairs immediately and contact J.C. Penney to obtain free replacement chairs. Consumers also can return the chairs to their closest J.C. Penney store for a full refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact J.C. Penney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 anytime or visit the company's website at www.jcp.com.
Hazard Description: The wood stretchers can split while in use and the chairs can collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund, Replace
Units: About 4,000
Incidents: J. C. Penney has received four reports of chairs splitting and collapsing. One minor whiplash injury has been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled chairs immediately and contact J.C. Penney to obtain free replacement chairs. Consumers also can return the chairs to their closest J.C. Penney store for a full refund.
Sold At: Exclusively through J.C. Penney catalog and online stores from April 2006 through June 2007 for about $250 for a set of four chairs.
Importers: J.C. Penney, of Plano, Texas
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Malaysia
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed