Rio Brands Recall of Folding Lawn Chairs Sold at Wal-Mart
Mainstays Garden Folding Lawn Chair
Date of Recall
2004-10-26CPSC Release Number
05-027Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(800) 866-8520Units
About 20,700Manufacturer
Rio Brands, of Philadelphia, Pa.Sold By
Wal-Mart stores nationwide from January 2004 through March 2004 for about $8.Problem/Hazard
The chair arms can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.Injuries/Incidents
Wal-Mart has received 26 incident reports involving broken plastic arms. In 17 of these incidents, consumers have reported injuries such as a fractured wrist, torn ligament, minor back injuries, bruises and abrasions.Description
The recalled folding lawn chairs have green plastic arms with green steel folding frames or blue plastic arms with blue folding steel frames. They are constructed of matching vinyl webbing. The chairs measure 31-inches high and 22.5-inches wide. The left hand arm of the chairs has the word "RIO" on it. Only the chairs with green or blue plastic arms are included in this recall.Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the chairs to Wal-Mart for a refund.Consumer Contact
For additional information, call Rio Brands customer service at (800) 866-8520 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit their Web site at www.riobrands.com or visit Wal-Mart's Web site at www.walmartstores.comRecall Comments
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