Tropitone Recalls "Impressions Side Chair" for Fall Hazard
Recall 06543 · Apr 11, 2006 · Tropitone
950
units affected
950
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06543
- Date
- Apr 11, 2006
- Company
- Tropitone
- Units affected
- 950
- Product
- Tropitone Impressions Side Chairs (including replacement units recently issued to customers)
- Product type
- Chairs, Stools & Benches
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The Tropitone Impressions Side Chair is an armless chair that can be used indoors or outdoors and comes in any one of three seat types (strap, patterned aluminum and a tight seat) and three back styles (boulevard, prism and vision). The chairs are available in multiple finishes. Replacement versions of these chairs are also included in this recall.
What can happen
The weld which holds the rear chair leg to the seat can separate from the seat, causing the chair to become unstable and possibly collapse.
The fix
Individuals and commercial establishments that have the recalled chairs should stop using the chairs immediately and contact Tropitone for a free replacement chair or a credit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Tropitone has received three reports of the chair seat and rear leg separating. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Tropitone Furniture distributed this side chair primarily to commercial establishments such as hotels, and also some retailers and distributors from October 2004 through March 17, 2006.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled tropitone impressions side chairs (including replacement units recently issued to customers)?
Individuals and commercial establishments that have the recalled chairs should stop using the chairs immediately and contact Tropitone for a free replacement chair or a credit.
What is the hazard?
The weld which holds the rear chair leg to the seat can separate from the seat, causing the chair to become unstable and possibly collapse.
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.