Target Recalls Patio Benches Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 17087 · Feb 13, 2017 · Target
1,300
units affected
1,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17087
- Date
- Feb 13, 2017
- Company
- Target
- Units affected
- 1,300
- Product
- Threshold patio benches
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves Threshold Aluminum Top/Steel X Base patio benches that were sold both individually and as part of a six-piece dining set. The model number can be found on the front page of the product's assembly instructions or on the product's packaging. Name Model Number Bench Size Threshold Aluminum Top/Steel X Base Bench 009-00-3894 56.875" (L) x 17.625" (W) x 18" (H) Threshold Mayhew 6-piece Wicker Dining Set - Turquoise 009-00-2005 56.875" (L) x 17.625" (W) x 18" (H) Threshold Mayhew 6-piece Wicker Dining Set - Seafoam 009-00-2006 56.875" (L) x 17.625" (W) x 18" (H) Threshold Mayhew 6-piece Wicker Dining Set - Orange 009-00-2007 56.875" (L) x 17.625" (W) x 18" (H) Threshold Mayhew 6-piece Wicker Dining Set - Green 009-00-2008 56.875" (L) x 17.625" (W) x 18" (H) Threshold Mayhew 6-piece Wicker Dining Set - Navy 009-00-4568 56.875" (L) x 17.625" (W) x 18" (H) Threshold Mayhew 6-piece Wicker Dining Set - Tan 009-00-4573 56.875" (L) x 17.625" (W) x 18" (H)
What can happen
The patio benches can collapse while in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled patio benches and return them to any Target store for a full refund for the bench. The benches were sold individually and as part of a set. Purchasers can continue to use the other pieces of the set which, in addition to the bench, included a table and four chairs. Purchasers of individual benches will be refunded the purchase price. Purchasers of sets will be refunded the price of the individual bench.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Target has received six reports of the patio benches collapsing, including one report of a knee injury.
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from January 2016 through July 2016 for about $150 for the benches and $1,000 for the dining sets when sold with the benches.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled threshold patio benches?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled patio benches and return them to any Target store for a full refund for the bench. The benches were sold individually and as part of a set. Purchasers can continue to use the other pieces of the set which, in addition to the bench, included a table and four chairs.
What is the hazard?
The patio benches can collapse while in use, 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.