The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07288·Announced 2007-08-23

J.C. Penney Recalls Windsor Spindle-Back Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

J.C. Penney is recalling Windsor Spindle-Back Side Chairs because the wood stretchers can split, causing the chairs to collapse and 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 failure leading to falls) where injury has been reported (one minor whiplash injury), fitting the 'High' severity criteria for products where injury has not yet been reported as severe or fatal, but the hazard is significant.

Plain-English summary

J.C. Penney is recalling approximately 4,000 Windsor Spindle-Back Side Chairs due to a fall hazard. The chairs are made of solid hardwood, measure 36 inches high, and feature white-painted backs and legs with natural wood-colored seats. The wood stretchers can split while in use, which may cause the chairs to collapse.

J.C. Penney has received four reports of chairs splitting and collapsing. One minor whiplash injury has been reported in connection with these incidents. The chairs were sold exclusively through J.C. Penney catalog and online stores from April 2006 through June 2007 for about $250 for a set of four.

Consumers should stop using the recalled chairs immediately. They can contact J.C. Penney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 to obtain free replacement chairs or return the chairs to their closest J.C. Penney store for a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Windsor Spindle-Back Side Chairs
Manufacturer
J.C. Penney, of Plano, Texas
Category
Consumer Product — Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
4,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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