The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·16753·Announced 2016-06-14

Grand Rapids Chair Recalls Sadie Chairs and Barstools Due to Injury Risk

Grand Rapids Chair is recalling Sadie chairs and barstools because loose parts can create pinch points, posing a risk of finger injury.

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 where injury has been reported (finger laceration, bruise, and fracture), but no fatalities or serious injuries requiring hospitalization are mentioned, fitting the 'High' criteria for reported injuries without severe outcomes.

Plain-English summary

Grand Rapids Chair Company is recalling approximately 2,300 Sadie chairs (model 837) and barstools (model 837S). The recall is due to a risk of injury caused by the back leg of the chairs bending or the seat tabs and screws loosening. When these parts become loose, pinch points are created between the seat and the steel frame.

The firm has received three reports of finger injuries, including a laceration, a bruise, and a fracture. The affected products feature a steel frame in various colors with a wood seat base and seatback. The chairs have a seat height of 18.5 inches, while the barstools have a seat height of 30 inches. Both models have an overall width of 22.5 inches.

These products were sold by Grand Rapids Chair sales representatives and distributors, both directly to end users and in commercial showrooms in Byron Center, Michigan, and Chicago, Illinois, from June 2014 through January 2016. The products were sold for between $150 and $200.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and barstools. They should contact Grand Rapids Chair Company to schedule a free repair. The model number is printed on the underside of the chair on the care and use instruction label.

The recalled product

Product
Sadie Chairs and barstools
Manufacturer
Grand Rapids Chair Company, of Byron Center, Mich.
Category
Consumer Product — Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
2,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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