Patio Bistro Sets Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fall Hazard; Made by Midas Lin Co.
Recall 12241 · Aug 2, 2012 · Midas Lin Company Ltd.
16,400
units affected
16,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12241
- Date
- Aug 2, 2012
- Company
- Midas Lin Company Ltd.
- Units affected
- 16,400
- Product
- Patio Bistro Sets
- Product type
- Patio Furniture
- Remedy
- new instructions
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves folding chairs sold with three-piece patio bistro sets. Each set contains two folding chairs and a folding table. The chairs have a black steel frame and dark stained wooden seats and backs. Model #S658-01, item # 0355053 and "Garden Treasures" is printed on the cover of the instruction manual sold with the patio bistro sets.
What can happen
When the chair support bar is not fully engaged, the chair poses a fall hazard to a consumer who sits in the partially engaged chair.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact Midas Lin for a new set of warning labels and supplemental instructions for the chairs. Do not return the product to the store.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received thirteen reports of consumers who fell from partially opened chairs, resulting in reports of back injuries, contusions and scrapes.
- Sold at
- Lowe's stores nationwide from August 2011 through February 2012 for about $98 for the set.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled patio bistro sets?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact Midas Lin for a new set of warning labels and supplemental instructions for the chairs. Do not return the product to the store.
What is the hazard?
When the chair support bar is not fully engaged, the chair poses a fall hazard to a consumer who sits in the partially engaged chair.
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.