Ross Stores Recalls Acacia Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 11283 · Jul 22, 2011 · Ross Stores
1,200
units affected
1,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11283
- Date
- Jul 22, 2011
- Company
- Ross Stores
- Units affected
- 1,200
- Product
- Acacia chair
- Product type
- Chairs
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The recalled chairs have a natural finish made of acacia wood with SKU number 400058432585 or 400058432608 printed on the price tag. The price tag is white and located on the front of the seat's chair. There are no other markings on the chair.
What can happen
The chair can collapse when weight is placed on it, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using these chairs and return them to any Ross Store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Ross has received five reports of the chair collapsing. Four minor injuries were reported.
- Sold at
- Ross Stores nationwide between March 2011 and May 2011 for about $40.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled acacia chair?
Consumers should immediately stop using these chairs and return them to any Ross Store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The chair can collapse when weight is placed on it, 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.