CPSC Recall in 2005: CPSC, Atico International USA Announce Recall of Children's Folding Chairs

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 05-163

Date: April 28, 2005

Product Name: Children's Folding Chair

Recall Description:

The recalled children's folding chairs are made of metal tubing with a padded seat. They were sold in red, blue, yellow and green colors either individually or as part of a set consisting of a table and four chairs. Each chair is about 22-inches high, 10-inches wide, and about 11-inches deep. "IMPORTED BY: ATICO INTERNATIONAL USA, INC." is written on a label located underneath the seat of some of the chairs.

Hazard Description:

The chair's safety lock can fail, allowing the chair to collapse or fold unexpectedly. Children's fingers can become caught or entrapped in the hinge and slot areas of the chair, posing a pinch or cut hazard. This can cause severe lacerations and fingertip amputations to children's fingers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Dispose, No Remedy Available

Units: About 1.5 million

Incidents:

Sold At:

Hardware, discount department, toy, grocery and drug stores nationwide from September 2002 through April 2005 for about $10 individually and for about $30 for a set.

Manufactured In:

China