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Fall / CollapseApril 11, 2006CPSC #06543

Tropitone Recalls "Impressions Side Chair" for Fall Hazard

Product
Furniture
Units affected
950
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

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.

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.

Injuries

Tropitone has received three reports of the chair seat and rear leg separating. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

China, United States

Where it was sold

  • 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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Recalled Chair
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