White Tiger Outdoor Folding Chairs Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
Folding wooden chairs
Recall Date: August 19th, 2010 Type: Beach Chairs or Folding Chairs Units: About 7,000 Hazards:
The wooden frame of the chairs can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Remedies:
Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Description
This recall includes wooden folding chairs. The chairs were sold individually and as part of a three-piece set that included one table and two chairs. "HD Outdoor" is printed on the chair's packaging.
Consumer Contact:
For additional information, contact Kroger at (800) 632-6900 between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET or visit the firm's website at www.kroger.com
Injuries:
The Kroger Co. and White Tiger have received three reports of chairs breaking, resulting in minor injuries including back and shoulder pain, sprains and contusions.
Manufacturers:
White Tiger Traders Co. Ltd, of Taiwan
Retailers:
Kroger, Fred Meyer, Ralph's, Fry's, Smith's, Dillon's, Gerbes, City Market, and Baker's stores nationwide from February 2009 through December 2009 individually for about $50 and as part of the set that sold for about $130.