Vilo Home Recalls Marseille Dining Benches Due to Fall Hazard

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Dec 22, 2017, 10:05 ET

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/vilo-home-recalls-marseille-dining-benches

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Marseille dining benches

Hazard: The foam seat cushion and base can crack in the middle and cause the bench to collapse, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled benches and contact Vilo Home for a full refund.

Consumer Contact:

Vilo Home toll-free at 833-321-2715 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or email at [email protected].

Recall Details

Units: About 200

Description:
The recall involves Marseille dining benches with four legs. The benches were sold in black and brown with beige linen seat cushions. The benches were made of rubber wood. The bench measures about 52 inches by 18 inches wide. The model number is VH1103 and can be found on the product label on the bottom of the bench.

Incidents/Injuries: Vilo Home has received two reports of the benches cracking in the middle and collapsing. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At: Amazon.com, Wayfair.com, Hayneedle.com and various home furnishing stores nationwide from June 2017 through September 2017 for about $150.

Importer/Distributor: Vilo Home Inc., Santa Fe Springs, Calif.

Manufacturer: Golden Forest, of Vietnam

Manufactured in: Vietnam

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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