CPSC, Rio Brands Announce Recall of Folding Lawn Chairs Sold at Wal-Mart
What was recalled
The recalled folding lawn chairs have green plastic arms with green steel folding frames or blue plastic arms with blue folding steel frames. They are constructed of matching vinyl webbing. The chairs measure 31 inches high and 22.5 inches wide. The left-hand arm of the chairs has the word "RIO" on it. Only the chairs with green or blue plastic arms are included in this recall.
Hazard
The chair arms can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Injuries
Wal-Mart has received 26 incident reports, involving broken plastic arms. In 17 of these incidents, consumers have reported injuries, such as a fractured wrist, torn ligament, minor back injuries, bruises and abrasions.
Made in
China
Where it was sold
- Wal-Mart stores nationwide from January 2004 through March 2004 for about $8.
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