Threshold patio benches
CPSC Recall #17-087 — February 13, 2017
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 17-087 |
| Recall Date | February 13, 2017 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | About 1,300 |
| Importer | Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn. |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| 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. |
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 Instructions
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.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.
Furniture tip-overs are a leading cause of pediatric injuries in the U.S., particularly dressers, bookcases, and television stands. CPSC data shows that a child dies approximately every two weeks from a furniture or TV tip-over. Unstable high chairs, baby swings, and bouncers are also frequent recall subjects due to fall risks. ASTM International standards now require that certain furniture must meet tip-over resistance standards, and CPSC has been actively pursuing mandatory requirements for dressers and chests. If you have furniture that was not recalled but feels unstable, wall-anchoring kits are widely available at hardware stores.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.