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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2005-07-27

CPSC, Idea Nuova Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Children's Folding Chairs

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Children's Folding Chairs

  • Brand Idea Nuova Inc., of New York, N.Y.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Idea Nuova Inc. is recalling children's folding chairs due to a safety lock that can fail, causing the chair to collapse or fold unexpectedly. The chair's hinge and slot areas pose a pinch and cut hazard, with the potential to cause severe lacerations and finger tip amputations. The recalled chairs are metal tubing with vinyl padded seats and backs, approximately 22 inches high, 13 inches wide, and 11 inches deep, bearing designs including "Monkey Moods," "Rock n Roll," "Princess," "Sport," "Training Camp," "Rainbow Angel," Spiderman®, and Disney® Princess. The chairs were sold in sets containing a table and two chairs, with "Idea Nuova Inc." or "I.N.I." printed on a label underneath the seat.

According to the recall notice, affected consumers should stop using these chairs immediately and contact Idea Nuova for instructions on how to receive a free repair kit to replace the locking pin.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The chair's safety lock can fail, allowing the chair to collapse or fold unexpectedly. Children's fingers can become caught or entrapped in the hinge and slot areas of the chair, posing a pinch or cut hazard. This can cause severe lacerations and finger tip amputations to children's fingers.

What should I do?

Consumers should stop using these chairs immediately, and contact Idea Nuova for instructions on how to receive a free repair kit to replace the locking pin.

Details from the source

The recalled children's folding chairs are made of metal tubing with a vinyl padded seat and seat back. They were sold with the following designs: "Monkey Moods" a monkey with stars, "Rock n Roll" with a monkey playing a guitar, "Princess" with pink flowers and a crown, "Sport" with a football, basketball and soccer ball, "Training Camp" with frogs, "Rainbow Angel" with clouds, rainbows and stars, Spiderman®, and Disney® Princess. The recalled chairs were sold as part of a set consisting of a table and two chairs. Each chair is about 22 inches high, 13 inches wide, and about 11 inches deep. "Idea Nuova Inc." or "I.N.I." is printed on a label located underneath the seat of the chairs.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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