Recall: Iceberg Enterprises LLC Recalls Folding Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 13, 2007
Release #08-082

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 580-1310
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908


Iceberg Enterprises LLC Recalls Folding Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Plastic Folding Chairs

Units: About 75,000

Manufacturer: Iceberg Enterprises LLC, of Park Ridge, Ill.

Hazard: The plastic folding chairs can collapse during use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Iceberg Enterprises has received about 15 reports of chairs collapsing while in use, including three minor injuries.

Description: This recall involves Iceberg plastic round leg folding chairs. The metal support of the chair is charcoal and the seat and back support are beige. “Iceberg” is printed on a logo located on the back of the seat. Chairs with oval-shaped legs are not included in this recall.

Sold at: Office supply retailers nationwide from August 2005 through July 2007 for about $30.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the chairs immediately and contact Iceberg Enterprises to receive a free repair kit with instructions.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Iceberg Enterprises at (800) 580-1310 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or e-mail the firm at chairrecall@icebergenterprises.com

Picture of Recalled Plastic Folding Chairs