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CPSC, Adams Manufacturing Corp. Announce Recall of Folding Chair

Reported: August 7, 2002 Initiated: August 7, 2002 #02223

Product Description

The folding chairs have the brand names Adams Quik Fold Chair (as individual chairs) and Quik Fold Café Set (as a set, including a table and two chairs). The recalled individual chairs include item numbers 8575-48-3750, 8575-16-3750 and 8575-38-3750. The recalled chair sets include item numbers 8590-48-3600, 8590-16-3600 and 8590-38-3600. The chairs are made of white, green or sandstone molded plastic. A label on the backrest of the chair reads "Adams Quick Fold Chair."

Reason for Recall

Some of the legs on these chairs were mis-assembled by the installer and a piece of the chair could be bent out of shape. This can allow the chair to collapse during use, causing consumers to suffer injuries from falls.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the folding chairs immediately and return them to the place where purchased to receive a replacement chair or a refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The folding chairs have the brand names Adams Quik Fold Chair (as individual chairs) and Quik Fold Café Set (as a set, including a table and two chairs). The recalled individual chairs include item numbers 8575-48-3750, 8575-16-3750 and 8575-38-3750. The recalled chair sets include item numbers 8590-48-3600, 8590-16-3600 and 8590-38-3600. The chairs are made of white, green or sandstone molded plastic. A label on the backrest of the chair reads "Adams Quick Fold Chair.". Recalled by Adams Manufacturing Corp., of Portersville, Pa.. Units affected: About 2,740.
Why was this product recalled?
Some of the legs on these chairs were mis-assembled by the installer and a piece of the chair could be bent out of shape. This can allow the chair to collapse during use, causing consumers to suffer injuries from falls.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop using the folding chairs immediately and return them to the place where purchased to receive a replacement chair or a refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 7, 2002. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 02223.