Alston Mobilsedia Folding Metal Chairs Recalled for Collapse Risk
Alston Quality Industries is voluntarily replacing Mobilsedia folding metal chairs that may collapse due to hinge or seat defects, causing reported injuries.
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 (structural collapse) where injuries have been reported, but no fatalities or serious injuries requiring hospitalization are explicitly stated, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products.
Plain-English summary
Alston Quality Industries, Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is voluntarily offering to replace certain Alston Mobilsedia folding metal chairs. The chairs, manufactured by MOBILSEDIA, SRL, have the potential to collapse. Approximately 268,000 units were distributed through retail stores from 1985 to 1988.
The recall follows customer complaints that seats or backs cracked, or the hinge mechanism did not work as expected. Customers reported injuries ranging from bruises to back or knee injuries. The affected chairs feature a metal frame with plastic or fabric upholstered seats and backs, identified by a black plastic plug hinge on the tubular metal frame.
Consumers should check if their chairs have a black plastic plug hinge with a rounded top and if the original box displayed the MOBILSEDIA logo. Eligible consumers should return the chairs to the place of purchase to receive replacement models. Questions can be directed to Alston's Product Information Coordinator at (908) 925-2000.
The recalled product
- Product
- Alston Mobilsedia folding metal chairs
- Manufacturer
- Alston Quality Industries
- Category
- Consumer Product — Furniture
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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