Recall: Regency Seating Recalls Oakmont Fabric Stackable Chair Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively by Global Industrial Equipment
Regency Seating Recalls Oakmont Fabric Stackable Chair Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively by Global Industrial Equipment
Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall Summary
Name of product:Stackable Chairs
Hazard:The weld connecting the legs to the seat can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Regency Seating Inc., toll-free at (866) 816-9822 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by e-mail at recall@regencyof.com, or online at www.regencyof.com, then click on Safety Notices for more information.
Report an Incident Involving this ProductRecall Details
Units
About 750
Description
The recalled chairs are four-legged stackable chairs sold under the name Oakmont exclusively through Global Industrial Equipment. The chairs have a metal frame with padded fabric seat and back cushions. The cushions come in black, blue or burgundy. The model number, manufacture date "5-2011" and part number "PO000837" are on a white label under the seat of the recalled chairs. Chairs with the following descriptions and model numbers are being recalled:
| Description | Models |
|---|---|
| Black Fabric Back and Seat Cushion | WB240168BK and CN240168BK |
| Blue Fabric Back and Seat Cushion | WB240168BL and CN240168BL |
| Burgundy Fabric Back and Seat Cushion | WB240168BY and CN240168BY |
Incidents/Injuries
Regency Seating has received three reports of leg welds breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact Regency for a free replacement chair.
Sold exclusively at
Global Industrial Equipment, both online and in its catalog from May 2011 to May 2012 for between $38 and $40.
Importer
Regency Seating Inc., of Akron, Ohio
Manufactured in
China
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov
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