Rio Brands · Recalled
CPSC, Rio Brands Announce Recall of Folding Lawn Chairs Sold at Wal-Mart
The chair arms can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 20,700
- Reports
- 26
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $8
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Wal-Mart stores nationwide from January 2004 through March 2004 for about $8.
- Product type
- Chairs, Stools & Benches
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Rio Brands, of Philadelphia, Pa.
Incident log
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.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the chairs to Wal-Mart for a refund.
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 website at www.riobrands.com or visit Wal-Mart's website at www.walmartstores.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated OCT 26 2004; last revised AUG 21 2024.
