News from CPSC: Bistro Chairs Recalled by Midwest-CBK Due to Fall Hazard

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
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Recall Date: July 30, 2013
Recall Number: 13-253

Bistro Chairs Recalled by Midwest-CBK Due to Fall Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - 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: Bistro chairs

Hazard: The chair's metal frame can bend or break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bistro chairs and contact Midwest-CBK for instructions on returning the chairs for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Midwest-CBK at (800) 394-4225 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.mwcbk.com and click Product Recall Information.

Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Bistro-Chairs-Recalled-by-Midwest-CBK

Recall Details

Units: About 550

Description: This recall involves distressed gray wash bistro chairs with metal frames, metal scrolling with wooden slats on the seatbacks, and round wooden slat seats. The chairs measure about 36 inches tall by 21 inches wide by 17 inches deep. Item number 304136 and UPC number 7384490413 are printed on a hangtag attached to the chair.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received two reports of the chairs breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Sold at: Gift stores nationwide from August 2011 through June 2013 for about $110.

Importer: Midwest-CBK LLC, of Cannon Falls, Minn.
Manufactured in: China



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