Grand Rapids Chair Recalls Chairs and Barstools Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)
Recall 16753 · Jun 14, 2016 · Grand Rapids Chair
2,300
units affected
2,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16753
- Date
- Jun 14, 2016
- Company
- Grand Rapids Chair
- Units affected
- 2,300
- Product
- Sadie Chairs and barstools
- Product type
- Bar and Kitchen Stools
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves Grand Rapids Chair Company Sadie chairs (model 837) and barstools (model 837S). The model number is printed on the underside of the chair, on the care and use instruction label. The chairs have a seat height of 18.5" and overall width of 22.5", and the barstools have a seat height of 30" and overall width of 22.5". The Sadie chairs have a steel frame of various colors with a wood seat base and seatback. The Sadie barstools have a steel frame of various colors, with a footrest and a wood seat base and seatback.
What can happen
The back leg of the chairs can bend and the seat tabs or screws on the seat can loosen. When loose, pinch points between the seat and steel frame are created, posing a risk of injury.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled chairs and barstools and contact Grand Rapids Chair Company to schedule a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received three reports of finger injuries including a finger laceration, bruise and fracture.
- Sold at
- Grand Rapids Chair sales representatives and distributors, both directly to end users and in the company's commercial showrooms in Byron Center, Mich. and Chicago, Ill. from June 2014 through January 2016 for between $150 and $200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled sadie chairs and barstools?
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled chairs and barstools and contact Grand Rapids Chair Company to schedule a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The back leg of the chairs can bend and the seat tabs or screws on the seat can loosen. When loose, pinch points between the seat and steel frame are created, posing a risk of injury.
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.