The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·03051·Announced 2002-12-11

S.I.T. Recalls Cometa Plastic Stack Chairs Due to Collapse Risk

S.I.T. is recalling approximately 80,000 Cometa plastic stack chairs because they can collapse during use, posing a fall hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (structural collapse) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

S.I.T. Inc. is recalling approximately 80,000 "Cometa" green and white plastic stack chairs. The chairs can collapse during use, which may cause consumers to suffer injuries from falls. S.I.T. has received two reports of the chairs collapsing, but no injuries have been reported.

The recalled chairs were sold nationwide at drug stores from April 2000 through September 2002 for between $4 and $6. The chairs are identified by UPC numbers 0-82294-319754 (white) and 0-82294-319785 (green) on a label on the front of the chair. The label also states "Made in Italy" and "Not Recommended for Use on Polished or Smooth Surfaces."

Consumers should stop using these plastic chairs immediately and contact S.I.T. to receive a refund. For more information, consumers can contact S.I.T. toll-free at (800) 611-4664 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Plastic Stack Chairs
Manufacturer
S.I.T. Inc., of Quincy, Mass.
Category
Consumer Product — Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
80,000

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (2)

  • 082294319754
  • 082294319785

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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