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Fall / CollapseOctober 30, 2007CPSC #08053

Target Recalls Home Patio Sets Due to Fall Hazard

Brand
Product
Furniture
Units affected
40,000
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

This recall involves six-piece home patio sets sold exclusively at Target. The set consists of a table, an umbrella, and four chairs. The chairs and the umbrella have a black aluminum frame covered with a beige fabric.

Hazard

The chair can collapse when weight is applied to the front end of the arm rests, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Injuries

Target has received 35 reports of chairs collapsing, resulting in 18 injuries such as bruising to the back, hips, shoulders, arms and finger lacerations.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Target stores nationwide and on its Web site from November 2006 through July 2007 for about $130.

Photos

Recalled Home Patio Set
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