The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05027·Announced 2004-10-26

Rio Brands Recalls Mainstays Garden Folding Lawn Chairs Sold at Wal-Mart

Rio Brands is recalling Mainstays Garden Folding Lawn Chairs sold at Wal-Mart because the plastic arms can break, 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 where injuries have been reported, including a fractured wrist and torn ligament, but no deaths or hospitalizations are explicitly stated in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Rio Brands, of Philadelphia, Pa., is recalling approximately 20,700 Mainstays Garden Folding Lawn Chairs sold at Wal-Mart stores nationwide from January 2004 through March 2004 for about $8. The recalled chairs feature green or blue plastic arms with matching steel folding frames and vinyl webbing. The left-hand arm of the chairs has the word "RIO" on it. Only chairs with green or blue plastic arms are included in this recall.

The chair arms can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Wal-Mart has received 26 incident reports involving broken plastic arms. In 17 of these incidents, consumers reported injuries, including a fractured wrist, torn ligament, minor back injuries, bruises, and abrasions.

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the chairs to Wal-Mart for a refund. For additional information, consumers can call Rio Brands customer service at (800) 866-8520 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.riobrands.com or www.walmartstores.com.

The recalled product

Product
Mainstays Garden Folding Lawn Chair
Manufacturer
Rio Brands, of Philadelphia, Pa.
Category
Consumer Product — Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
20,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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