The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·12229·Announced 2012-07-19

Downeast Concepts Recalls Children's Beach Chairs Due to Laceration Hazard

Downeast Concepts is recalling about 15,400 children's folding beach chairs because exposed sharp metal rivets pose a laceration hazard. One injury involving stitches has been reported.

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 (laceration hazard) where injury has been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for products with reported injuries but no fatalities or severe structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Downeast Concepts Inc., dba Backyard and Beyond, is recalling about 15,400 children's folding beach chairs. The chairs feature white aluminum tube frames and pink, yellow, blue, or purple fabric seats and chair backs decorated with fish, palm trees, or mermaids. They measure 13 inches wide by 18 inches high by 20 inches deep.

The recalled chairs have exposed, sharp metal rivets that pose a laceration hazard. The firm is aware of one injury to a 21-month-old girl who fell on the chair's metal rivets, cut her forehead, and required stitches.

The chairs were sold at Home Goods and other stores nationwide from June 2011 through June 2012 for between $13 and $25. Consumers should stop using the recalled beach chairs immediately and return them to Downeast Concepts for a full refund. For more information, contact Downeast Concepts at (800) 343-2424 or visit www.downeastconcepts.com.

The recalled product

Product
Folding Beach Chairs
Manufacturer
Downeast Concepts Inc., dba Backyard and Beyond, of Yarmouth, Maine
Category
Consumer Product — Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
15,400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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