The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·17107·Announced 2017-03-09

Pier 1 Imports Recalls Bistro Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

Pier 1 Imports is recalling Neely and Dahlia bistro chairs because loose bolts can cause the legs to collapse, 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 risk-of-harm product (fall hazard) where injuries have been reported (bruises and abrasions), but no serious injuries or fatalities are noted, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Pier 1 Imports is recalling Neely and Dahlia bistro chairs due to a fall hazard. The bolts and/or nuts connecting the chair legs to the chair base can loosen, making the chair unstable and causing the legs to collapse.

The recall involves approximately 13,300 sets and 700 individual chairs sold in the U.S., as well as about 760 sets and 40 individual chairs in Canada. The chairs were sold at Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide and online from January 2013 through July 2016 for between $100 and $380. Pier 1 Imports has received six reports of incidents where chair legs loosened or collapsed, resulting in four reports of injuries including bruises and abrasions from falls.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact Pier 1 Imports for a free repair kit. The company can be reached toll-free at 855-513-5140 or online at www.pier1.com.

The recalled product

Product
Neely and Dahlia Bistro Chairs
Affected units
13,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.