Game Chairs Recalled by Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Corp. Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 09704 · Oct 7, 2008 · Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Corp.
1,700
units affected
1,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09704
- Date
- Oct 7, 2008
- Company
- Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Corp.
- Units affected
- 1,700
- Product
- Colonial Folding Game Chairs
- Product type
- Chairs, Stools & Benches
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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.
What can happen
The retaining washers on the legs can loosen, causing the chair to become unstable. This poses a fall hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the folding game chairs and contact the dealer where the chairs were purchased to schedule a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Brunswick has received four reports of loose chair leg hardware. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized Brunswick dealers nationwide from March 2007 through March 2008 for about $400 per set.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled colonial folding game chairs?
Consumers should immediately stop using the folding game chairs and contact the dealer where the chairs were purchased to schedule a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The retaining washers on the legs can loosen, causing the chair to become unstable. This poses a fall hazard 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.