Director's Chairs and Replacement Director's Chair Padded Seats
Published April 6, 2005
Summary
CPSC records recall 05561, published April 6, 2005. Reported units: About 3,500.
What's the hazard
The wooden dowels in the fabric seats are too small and can break or slide out of the fabric sleeves; the fabric seat can tear from the wooden seat frame; and the chair frame also can break at the backrest upright, the armrest and at the leg axis. These failures can cause the chair's occupant to fall to the floor, and possibly sustain injuries.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the director's chair and the padded replacement seat immediately and contact L.L. Bean to receive a full refund or an L.L. Bean gift certificate.
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Recall details
- Distributor
- L.L. Bean Inc., of Freeport, Maine
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Director's Chairs and Replacement Director's Chair Padded Seats recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 05561 on April 6, 2005. Reported hazard: The wooden dowels in the fabric seats are too small and can break or slide out of the fabric sleeves; the fabric seat can tear from the wooden seat frame; and the chair frame also can break at the backrest upright, the armrest and at the leg axis. These failures can cause the chair's occupant to fall to the floor, and possibly sustain injuries.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the director's chair and the padded replacement seat immediately and contact L.L. Bean to receive a full refund or an L.L. Bean gift certificate.