CPSC Recall in 2007: Target Recalls Home Patio Sets Due to Fall Hazard
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Target, of Minneapolis, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 40,000 Home Patio Sets. The chair can collapse when weight is applied to the front end of the arm rests, posing a fall hazard to consumers.Name of Product: Home Patio SetsUnits: About 40,000Importer: Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.Hazard: The chair can collapse when weight is applied to the front end of the arm rests, posing a fall hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Target has received 35 reports of chairs collapsing, resulting in 18 injuries such as bruising to the back, hips, shoulders, arms and finger lacerations.Description: This recall involves six-piece home patio sets sold exclusively at Target. The set consists of a table, an umbrella, and four chairs. The chairs and the umbrella have a black aluminum frame covered with a beige fabric.Sold exclusively at: Target stores nationwide and on its website from November 2006 through July 2007 for about $130.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled patio sets immediately and return the entire six-piece set to any Target store for a full refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.target.com.
The chair can collapse when weight is applied to the front end of the arm rests, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
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Target has received 35 reports of chairs collapsing, resulting in 18 injuries such as bruising to the back, hips, shoulders, arms and finger lacerations.
Target stores nationwide and on its website from November 2006 through July 2007 for about $130.
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