Dining Tables Recalled by EQ3 Due to Collapse and Impact Hazards
Recall 11750 · Aug 12, 2011 · EQ3 Ltd.
20
units affected
20
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11750
- Date
- Aug 12, 2011
- Company
- EQ3 Ltd.
- Units affected
- 20
- Product
- Scarpa Wood and Glass Round Dining Tables
- Product type
- Tables
- Remedy
- Refund, Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The recalled dining tables have a round top made of tempered glass, and three interlocking wooden legs, either black or brown in color. The tables measure 60 inches in diameter and 30 inches high. They have a nearly half inch thick (10 mm) clear glass top. Recalled tables have five screw holes in the joint where the legs meet. "Model 24396" and "Made In/Fabrique Au: China" are printed on a label at the joint.
What can happen
The wooden table base can split and/or collapse, causing the glass table top to fall. This poses collapse and impact hazards to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the Scarpa tables and contact EQ3 to arrange for pickup of the table in exchange for a free replacement product or full refund. EQ3 has contacted all known purchasers.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- EQ3 is aware of four incidents where the table base split and/or cracked, causing the table top to slant or fall. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- EQ3 Stores and furniture stores nationwide from January 2011 through June 2011 for about $500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled scarpa wood and glass round dining tables?
Consumers should immediately stop using the Scarpa tables and contact EQ3 to arrange for pickup of the table in exchange for a free replacement product or full refund. EQ3 has contacted all known purchasers.
What is the hazard?
The wooden table base can split and/or collapse, causing the glass table top to fall. This poses collapse and impact hazards to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.