Target · Recalled
Target Recalls Home Patio Sets Due to Fall Hazard
The chair can collapse when weight is applied to the front end of the arm rests, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 40,000
- Reports
- 35
- Injuries
- 18
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $130
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide and on its Web site from November 2006 through July 2007 for about $130.
- Product type
- Patio Furniture
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Incident log
Target has received 35 reports of chairs collapsing, resulting in 18 injuries such as bruising to the back, hips, shoulders, arms and finger lacerations.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled patio sets immediately and return the entire six-piece set to any Target store for a full refund.
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 Web site at www.target.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 30 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.