J.C. Penney Recalls Spindle-Back Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 07288 · Aug 23, 2007 · J.C. Penney
4,000
units affected
4,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07288
- Date
- Aug 23, 2007
- Company
- J.C. Penney
- Units affected
- 4,000
- Product
- Windsor Spindle-Back Side Chairs
- Product type
- Chairs, Stools & Benches
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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.
What can happen
The wood stretchers can split while in use and the chairs can collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- J.C. Penney has received four reports of chairs splitting and collapsing. One minor whiplash injury has been reported.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled windsor spindle-back side chairs?
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.
What is the hazard?
The wood stretchers can split while in use and the chairs can collapse, posing 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.