CPSC Recall in 2005: CPSC, Summit Marketing International LLC Announce Recall to Repair Children's Folding Chairs

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 05-181

Date: May 23, 2005

Product Name: Children's Folding Chairs

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 two, four, or six chairs. Each chair is about 22-inches high, 10-inches wide, and about 11-inches deep. "MANUFACTURED BY ZHANGZHOU STEEL TUBE FURNITURE FACTORY" is written on a label underneath the seat 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: 2 million

Incidents:

The firm had received seven reports of the chairs collapsing, resulting in four fingertip amputations, one laceration, and bruises to children's fingers.

Sold At:

Hardware, discount department, toy, grocery and drug stores nationwide from September 2002 through May 2005 for about $10 individually and for about $45 for a set.

Manufactured In:

China