The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·12193·Announced 2012-06-06

West Marine Recalls Folding Deck Chairs Due to Collapse Hazard

West Marine is recalling 1,200 folding deck chairs because they cannot support the stated weight capacity, posing a collapse 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 (collapse hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

West Marine Products Inc. is recalling approximately 1,200 units of its Deluxe Folding Deck Chairs. The recalled chairs feature metal legs, light-colored wood armrests, and blue and gray nylon fabric seats and backs. The model/SKU number "13110341" is printed on a coated paper tag attached to the chair frame.

The recall was issued because the chairs cannot support the stated weight capacity, which poses a collapse hazard to consumers. West Marine is aware of six incidents where the chairs collapsed, but no injuries were reported.

The chairs were sold at West Marine stores nationwide, online at westmarine.com, and in the West Marine catalog from February 2012 to May 2012 for about $70. Consumers should immediately stop using the deck chairs and call West Marine for a full refund or store credit. Consumers may also return the chairs to any West Marine store to receive the refund or store credit.

The recalled product

Product
Folding Deck Chair
Hazard
Affected units
1,200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.