Threshold patio benches
CPSC Recall #17-087 — February 13, 2017
Product
Threshold patio benches
Description
This recall involves Threshold Aluminum Top/Steel X Base patio benches that were sold both individually and as part of a six-piece dining set. The model number can be found on the front page of the product’s assembly instructions or on the product’s packaging. NameModel NumberBench SizeThreshold Aluminum Top/Steel X Base Bench009-00-389456.875” (L) x 17.625” (W) x 18” (H)Threshold Mayhew 6 piece Wicker Dining Set-Turquoise009-00-200556.875” (L) x 17.625” (W) x 18” (H)Threshold Mayhew 6 piece Wicker Dining Set-Seafoam009-00-200656.875” (L) x 17.625” (W) x 18” (H)Threshold Mayhew 6 piece Wicker Dining Set- Orange009-00-200756.875” (L) x 17.625” (W) x 18” (H)Threshold Mayhew 6 piece Wicker Dining Set- Green009-00-200856.875” (L) x 17.625” (W) x 18” (H)Threshold Mayhew 6 piece Wicker Dining Set- Navy009-00-456856.875” (L) x 17.625” (W) x 18” (H)Threshold Mayhew 6 piece Wicker Dining Set- Tan009-00-457356.875” (L) x 17.625” (W) x 18” (H)
Hazard
The patio benches can collapse while in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
Target has received six reports of the patio benches collapsing, including one report of a knee injury.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled patio benches and return them to any Target store for a full refund for the bench. The benches were sold individually and as part of a set. Purchasers can continue to use the other pieces of the set which, in addition to the bench, included a table and four chairs. Purchasers of individual benches will be refunded the purchase price. Purchasers of sets will be refunded the price of the individual bench.
Units Affected
About 1,300
Sold At
Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from January 2016 through July 2016 for about $150 for the benches and $1,000 for the dining sets when sold with the benches.
Importer
Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Manufactured In
China