Recall: Directors Chairs Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fall Hazard; Made by White Tiger


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 6, 2009
Release # 10-003
Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 251-5558
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Directors Chairs Sold at Lowe’s Stores Recalled Due to Fall Hazard; Made by White Tiger

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 products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Folding Directors Chairs

Units: About 84,000

Importer: L G Sourcing, Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C.

Manufacturer: White Tiger Traders Co. Ltd, of Taiwan

Hazard: The chair back supports can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: L G Sourcing and White Tiger have received 10 reports of chairs breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall conducted by White Tiger involves red and blue folding director’s chairs with white frames. “Garden Treasures” is printed on the chair’s packaging.

Sold exclusively at: Lowe’s stores nationwide from June 2009 through July 2009 for about $40.

Manufactured in: Indonesia

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and return them to any Lowe’s store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact White Tiger at (877) 251-5558 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT, or visit www.lowes.com

Picture of Recalled Directors Chair

Picture of Recalled Directors Chair