Ross Stores Recalls Bistro Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Jul 24, 2018, 12:40 ET

WASHINGTON, July 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Ross-Stores-Recalls-Bistro-Chairs-Due-to-Fall-Hazard

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Bistro chairs

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

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and return them to any Ross store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact:

Ross toll-free at 877-455-7677 anytime or online at www.rossstores.com and click on "Recalled Products & Legal Notices" on the bottom of the page for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 2,300

Description:
This recall involves Bronze Hammered bistro chairs. The chairs measure 37 inches tall; and have a round seat and a heart-shaped backrest. SKU number 400167187741 can be found on a tag attached to the chair or on a sticker on the underside of the seat.

Incidents/Injuries: Ross has received two reports of the chair frames breaking, including two reports of minor injuries.

Sold Exclusively At: Ross stores nationwide between March 2018 and May 2018 for about $25.

Importer: Ross Procurement Inc., of Dublin, Calif.

Manufacturer: Fujian Anxi Shangqing Huaxing Handicraft Co. Ltd., of China

Manufactured in: China

This recall was conducted, voluntarily by the company, under CPSC's Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms, who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers.

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