Safety regulator, Midwest Folding Products Announce Recall to Repair Optional Guard Rails on Standing Choral Risers
Recall 05571 · May 11, 2005 · Midwest Folding Products Inc.
7,000
units affected
7,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05571
- Date
- May 11, 2005
- Company
- Midwest Folding Products Inc.
- Units affected
- 7,000
- Product
- Optional Guard Rails sold on Standing Choral Risers
- Product type
- Hand Holders
- Hazard
- Tip-over
The product
The product is a guard rail that attaches to the top level of a standing choral riser set, with three tiered levels of horizontal platforms, on which individuals stand. The recall includes Optional Guard Rails (model numbers GRU30, 36 and 48) installed on Standing Choral Risers (model numbers TRP3C and SRP3C). Risers without guard rails are not included in this recall.
What can happen
Choral risers equipped with an optional guard rail can tip over under certain loading conditions, which poses a risk of injury from falling from the risers.
The fix
Owners of the choral riser sets with optional guard rails have been contacted directly by the Midwest Folding Products, Inc. and provided with information about how to obtain a free repair kit. If an owner of a choral riser set with optional guard rail has not already been contacted by Midwest Folding Products, the owner should stop using the risers immediately and contact Midwest Folding Products.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Midwest Folding Products is aware of two incidents where a set of guard rail equipped risers tipped over. One incident caused a minor injury to one child.
- Sold at
- Distributors and by direct sale nationwide, from 1986 through November 2004.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled optional guard rails sold on standing choral risers?
Owners of the choral riser sets with optional guard rails have been contacted directly by the Midwest Folding Products, Inc. and provided with information about how to obtain a free repair kit. If an owner of a choral riser set with optional guard rail has not already been contacted by Midwest Folding Products, the.
What is the hazard?
Choral risers equipped with an optional guard rail can tip over under certain loading conditions, which poses a risk of injury from falling from the risers.
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.