The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·13131·Announced 2013-03-05

Regency Seating Recalls Oakmont Fabric Stackable Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

Regency Seating is recalling Oakmont fabric stackable chairs because the weld connecting the legs to the seat can break, 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 structural defect posing a fall hazard, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Regency Seating Inc. is recalling Oakmont fabric stackable chairs sold exclusively by Global Industrial Equipment. The recalled chairs are four-legged with a metal frame and padded fabric seat and back cushions in black, blue, or burgundy. The model number, manufacture date "5-2011," and part number "PO000837" are located on a white label under the seat. Specific models include WB240168BK, CN240168BK, WB240168BL, CN240168BL, WB240168BY, and CN240168BY.

The recall is due to a defect where the weld connecting the legs to the seat can break, which poses a fall hazard to consumers. Regency Seating has received three reports of leg welds breaking, but no injuries have been reported.

About 750 chairs were sold online and in catalogs by Global Industrial Equipment from May 2011 to May 2012 for between $38 and $40. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact Regency Seating for a free replacement chair.

The recalled product

Product
Stackable Chairs
Manufacturer
Regency Seating Inc., of Akron, Ohio
Category
Consumer Product — Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
750

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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