Atico International USA Recall of Children's Folding Chairs
Children's Folding Chair
Date of Recall
2005-04-29CPSC Release Number
05-163Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(877) 546-4835Units
About 1.5 millionDistributor
Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.Sold By
About 1.5 millionProblem/Hazard
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 finger tip amputations to children's fingers.Injuries/Incidents
The firm has received four reports of finger tip amputations and seven reports of lacerations to children's fingers.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.Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and contact Atico for a full refund.Consumer Contact
Consumers should call Atico at (877) 546-4835 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.aticousa.comRecall Comments
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