Safety regulator and S.I.T. Announce Recall of Plastic Stack Chairs
Recall 03051 · Dec 11, 2002 · S.I.T. Inc.
80,000
units affected
80,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03051
- Date
- Dec 11, 2002
- Company
- S.I.T. Inc.
- Units affected
- 80,000
- Product
- Plastic Stack Chairs
- Product type
- Chairs, Stools & Benches
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves "Cometa" green and white plastic stack chairs. UPC numbers 0-82294-319754 (white) and 0-82294-319785 (green) are located on a label on the front of the chair. "Made in Italy" and "Not Recommended for Use on Polished or Smooth Surfaces" are also printed on the label.
What can happen
The chairs can collapse during use, causing the consumer to suffer injuries from falls.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these plastic chairs immediately and contact S.I.T. to receive a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- S.I.T. has received two reports of the chairs collapsing. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Drug stores sold the plastic stack chairs nationwide, from April 2000 through September 2002, for between $4 and $6.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled plastic stack chairs?
Consumers should stop using these plastic chairs immediately and contact S.I.T. to receive a refund.
What is the hazard?
The chairs can collapse during use, causing the consumer to suffer injuries from falls.
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.