The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·12241·Announced 2012-08-02

Patio Bistro Sets Recalled by CPSC Due to Chair Fall Hazard

CPSC recalls patio bistro sets sold at Lowe's because chairs may not lock fully, posing a fall hazard. Thirteen injury reports were received.

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) with reported injuries (back injuries, contusions, scrapes) but no reports of serious injury or death, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is recalling patio bistro sets sold at Lowe's stores nationwide from August 2011 through February 2012. The recall involves folding chairs with black steel frames and dark stained wooden seats and backs, sold as part of three-piece sets with a folding table. The chairs are identified by Model #S658-01, item # 0355053, and "Garden Treasures" printed on the instruction manual cover. The sets were manufactured by Midas Lin Company Ltd., of China, and imported by L G Sourcing, Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C. About 16,400 units were sold for approximately $98 per set.

The recall is due to a fall hazard. When the chair support bar is not fully engaged, the chair poses a fall hazard to a consumer who sits in the partially engaged chair. The firm has received thirteen reports of consumers who fell from partially opened chairs, resulting in reports of back injuries, contusions, and scrapes.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact Midas Lin for a new set of warning labels and supplemental instructions for the chairs. Consumers should not return the product to the store. For additional information, consumers can contact Midas Lin toll-free at (877) 556-0886 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit their website at www.cobernbistroset.com.

The recalled product

Product
Patio Bistro Sets
Manufacturer
Midas Lin Company Ltd., of China
Category
Consumer Product — Patio Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
16,400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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