Tropitone · Recalled
Tropitone Recalls "Impressions Side Chair" for Fall Hazard
The weld which holds the rear chair leg to the seat can separate from the seat, causing the chair to become unstable and possibly collapse.
- Units
- About 950
- Reports
- 3
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- —
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The Tropitone Impressions Side Chair is an armless chair that can be used indoors or outdoors and comes in any one of three seat types (strap, patterned aluminum and a tight seat) and three back styles (boulevard, prism and vision). The chairs are available in multiple finishes. Replacement versions of these chairs are also included in this recall.
The file
- Sold at
- Tropitone Furniture distributed this side chair primarily to commercial establishments such as hotels, and also some retailers and distributors from October 2004 through March 17, 2006.
- Product type
- Chairs, Stools & Benches
- Made in
- China, United States
- Recalled by
- Tropitone, of Irvine, Calif.
Incident log
Tropitone has received three reports of the chair seat and rear leg separating. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Individuals and commercial establishments that have the recalled chairs should stop using the chairs immediately and contact Tropitone for a free replacement chair or a credit.
For additional information, contact Tropitone at (800) 654-7000 x 2003 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
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 APR 11 2006; last revised AUG 07 2024.