The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08082·Announced 2007-11-13

Iceberg Recalls Plastic Folding Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

Iceberg Enterprises is recalling about 75,000 plastic folding 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 (fall hazard) where injury has been reported (three minor injuries), but no serious injuries or deaths are noted, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Iceberg Enterprises LLC is recalling approximately 75,000 plastic round leg folding chairs due to a fall hazard. The recalled chairs feature a charcoal metal support and a beige seat and back support, with the "Iceberg" logo printed on the back of the seat. Chairs with oval-shaped legs are not included in this recall.

The chairs can collapse during use, which poses a fall hazard to consumers. Iceberg Enterprises has received about 15 reports of chairs collapsing while in use, including three minor injuries.

The chairs were sold at office supply retailers nationwide from August 2005 through July 2007 for about $30. Consumers should stop using the chairs immediately and contact Iceberg Enterprises to receive a free repair kit with instructions. For additional information, consumers can contact Iceberg Enterprises at (800) 580-1310 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or e-mail the firm at [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
Plastic Folding Chairs
Manufacturer
Iceberg Enterprises LLC, of Park Ridge, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
75,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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