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Product Recall
West Marine Recalls Folding Deck Chairs Due to Collapse Hazard
Folding Deck Chair
Recall Date: June 6th, 2012
Type: Chairs
Units: 1,200 units
Hazards: The chair cannot support the stated weight capacity. This poses a collapse hazard to consumers.
Remedies: Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the deck chairs and call West Marine for a full refund or store credit. Consumers may also return the chairs to any West Marine store to receive the refund or store credit.
Description
The recalled item is a West Marine Deluxe Deck Chair. It is a folding deck chair with metal legs and light-colored wood armrests. It has plastic feet on the corners of each leg. The seat and back are covered with blue and gray nylon fabric. The back can be adjusted to various angles. Model/SKU number "13110341" is printed on a coated paper tag attached to the chair frame.
Consumer Contact:
For additional information, please contact West Marine toll-free at (800) 262-8464 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.westmarine.comInjuries:
West Marine is aware of six incidents of the chair collapsing. No injuries were reported.
Manufacturers:
West Marine Products Inc., Watsonville, Calif.
Retailers:
West Marine stores nationwide, online at westmarine.com and in the West Marine catalog from February 2012 to May 2012 for about $70.
