CPSC Recall - Issued 3/5/2013

Regency Seating Recalls Oakmont Fabric Stackable Chair Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively by Global Industrial Equipment

Manufacturer: Regency Seating Inc
Product: Stackable Chairs
Hazard: The weld connecting the legs to the seat can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Injuries: Regency Seating has received three reports of leg welds breaking. No injuries have been reported.
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: Equipment Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: March 05, 2013 Recall number: 13-131 Previous Next Enlarge 1 of 3 photos Oakmont black stackable chair Download Share Recall Summary Name of product: Stackable Chairs Hazard: The weld connecting the legs to the seat can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Remedy: View Details Replace Consumer Contact: 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 Product Recall 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
Remedy: Replace
Sold At: Global Industrial Equipment, both online and in its catalog from May 2011 to May 2012 for between $38 and $40.
Units: About 750
Consumer Contact: 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.
Company Website: recall@regencyof.com

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