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Room & Board Recalls Chairs Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Room & Board (Recall Alert)

Reported: March 11, 2016 Initiated: March 11, 2016 #16733

Product Description

This recall involves Room & Board's Doyle arm chairs and side chairs. The wood chairs were sold with and without an upholstered seat and in five different finishes: Charcoal, cherry, maple, shell and walnut. Each chair has a barcode printed on a label located under the seat on the inside of the seat frame. "Room & Board-Handcrafted in Vermont" is inscribed on the seat frame next to the barcode. A complete list of bar codes included in this recall can be found on the firm's website.

Reason for Recall

The backrest can break during normal use, posing a laceration hazard to the user.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact Room & Board ?to receive a free replacement chair or a full refund. Room & Board is contacting consumers directly?.

Details

Units Affected
About 1,500

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Room & Board's Doyle arm chairs and side chairs. The wood chairs were sold with and without an upholstered seat and in five different finishes: Charcoal, cherry, maple, shell and walnut. Each chair has a barcode printed on a label located under the seat on the inside of the seat frame. "Room & Board-Handcrafted in Vermont" is inscribed on the seat frame next to the barcode. A complete list of bar codes included in this recall can be found on the firm's website.. Recalled by Room & Board, of Minneapolis, Minn.. Units affected: About 1,500.
Why was this product recalled?
The backrest can break during normal use, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact Room & Board ?to receive a free replacement chair or a full refund. Room & Board is contacting consumers directly?.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 11, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 16733.