CPSC Recall in 2007: J.C. Penney Recalls Spindle-Back Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), J.C. Penney, of Plano, Texas, is voluntarily recalling about 4,000 Windsor Spindle-Back Side Chairs. The wood stretchers can split while in use and the chairs can collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.Name of Product: Windsor Spindle-Back Side ChairsUnits: About 4,000Importer: J.C. Penney, of Plano, TexasHazard: The wood stretchers can split while in use and the chairs can collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: J. C. Penney has received four reports of chairs splitting and collapsing. One minor whiplash injury has been reported.Description: This recall involves the Windsor Spindle-Back side chair sets. The set is comprised of four chairs made of solid hardwood. Each chair measures 36 inches high. The backs and legs are painted white and the seat is a natural wood color.Sold by: Exclusively through J.C. Penney catalog and online stores from April 2006 through June 2007 for about $250 for a set of four chairs.Manufactured in: MalaysiaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled chairs immediately and contact J.C. Penney to obtain free replacement chairs. Consumers also can return the chairs to their closest J.C. Penney store for a full refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact J.C. Penney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 anytime or visit the company's website at www.jcp.com.

The wood stretchers can split while in use and the chairs can collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

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J. C. Penney has received four reports of chairs splitting and collapsing. One minor whiplash injury has been reported.

Exclusively through J.C. Penney catalog and online stores from April 2006 through June 2007 for about $250 for a set of four chairs.

Malaysia