CPSC Recall in 2002: CPSC and S.I.T. Announce Recall of Plastic Stack Chairs

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.
Recall Number: 03-051
Date: December 10, 2002
Product Name: Plastic Stack Chairs
Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), S.I.T. Inc., of Quincy, Mass., is voluntarily recalling about 80,000 plastic stack chairs. The chairs can collapse during use, causing the consumer to suffer injuries from falls.S.I.T. has received two reports of the chairs collapsing. No injuries have been reported.This recall involves "Cometa" green and white plastic stack chairs. UPC numbers 0-82294-319754 (white) and 0-82294-319785 (green) are located on a label on the front of the chair. "Made in Italy" and "Not Recommended for Use on Polished or Smooth Surfaces" are also printed on the label.Drug stores sold the plastic stack chairs nationwide from April 2000 through September 2002 for between $4 and $6.Consumers should stop using these plastic chairs immediately and contact S.I.T. to receive a refund. For more information, consumers can contact S.I.T. toll-free at (800) 611-4664 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Hazard Description:

The chairs can collapse during use, causing the consumer to suffer injuries from falls.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 80,000
Incidents:

S.I.T. has received two reports of the chairs collapsing. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Drug stores sold the plastic stack chairs nationwide from April 2000 through September 2002 for between $4 and $6.

Manufactured In: