Regency Seating Recalls Oakmont Fabric Stackable Chair Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively by Global Industrial Equipment
Recall 13131 · Mar 5, 2013 · Regency Seating
750
units affected
750
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13131
- Date
- Mar 5, 2013
- Company
- Regency Seating
- Units affected
- 750
- Product
- Stackable Chairs
- Product type
- Chairs
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The recalled chairs are four-legged stackable chairs sold under the name Oakmont exclusively through Global Industrial Equipment. The chairs have a metal frame with padded fabric seat and back cushions. The cushions come in black, blue or burgundy. The model number, manufacture date "5-2011" and part number "PO000837" are on a white label under the seat of the recalled chairs. Chairs with the following descriptions and model numbers are being recalled: Description Models Black Fabric Back and Seat Cushion WB240168BK and CN240168BK Blue Fabric Back and Seat Cushion WB240168BL and CN240168BL Burgundy Fabric Back and Seat Cushion WB240168BY and CN240168BY
What can happen
The weld connecting the legs to the seat can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact Regency for a free replacement chair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Regency Seating has received three reports of leg welds breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Global Industrial Equipment, both online and in its catalog from May 2011 to May 2012 for between $38 and $40.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled stackable chairs?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact Regency for a free replacement chair.
What is the hazard?
The weld connecting the legs to the seat can break, 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.