L G Sourcing · Recalled
Bar Chairs Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fall Hazard; Made by 3i Corporation
The legs can become detached from the center post at the weld, posing a fall hazard.
- Units
- About 315,000 (in addition, about 2,100 were sold in Canada)
- Reports
- 457
- Injuries
- 10
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $700
- Remedy
- Repair
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Affected
This recall involves allen + roth brand Safford model and Garden Treasures brand Lakeview model bar chairs sold in sets of four. The chairs have a brown, aluminum frame and a beige sling fabric cover. The 4-foot-tall chairs swivel 360 degrees and have arm rests on each side of the chair.
The file
- Sold at
- Lowe's stores nationwide and online at www.lowes.com from November 2008 to August 2016 for about $700 for the set.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- 3i Corporation, of Hong Kong, L G Sourcing, Inc., of Wilkesboro, N.C.
Incident log
The firm has received 457 reports of the bar stool base breaking, resulting in ten reports of injury including head injuries, broken ribs, bruising and scrapes.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact 3i Corporation for a free replacement base and a repair kit.
3i Corporation toll-free at 866-267-7772 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.lakeview-safford.com.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.