Windsor Spindle-Back Side Chairs

CPSC Recall #07-288 — August 22, 2007

Recall #07-288 Date: August 22, 2007 Remedy: Refund, Replace

Product

Windsor Spindle-Back Side Chairs

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), J.C. Penney, of Plano, Texas, is voluntarily recalling about 4,000 Windsor Spindle-Back Side Chairs. The wood stretchers can split while in use and the chairs can collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.Name of Product: Windsor Spindle-Back Side ChairsUnits: About 4,000Importer: J.C. Penney, of Plano, TexasHazard: The wood stretchers can split while in use and the chairs can collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: J. C. Penney has received four reports of chairs splitting and collapsing. One minor whiplash injury has been reported.Description: This recall involves the Windsor Spindle-Back side chair sets. The set is comprised of four chairs made of solid hardwood. Each chair measures 36 inches high. The backs and legs are painted white and the seat is a natural wood color.Sold by: Exclusively through J.C. Penney catalog and online stores from April 2006 through June 2007 for about $250 for a set of four chairs.Manufactured in: MalaysiaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled chairs immediately and contact J.C. Penney to obtain free replacement chairs. Consumers also can return the chairs to their closest J.C. Penney store for a full refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact J.C. Penney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 anytime or visit the company's website at www.jcp.com.

Hazard

The wood stretchers can split while in use and the chairs can collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Incidents / Injuries

J. C. Penney has received four reports of chairs splitting and collapsing. One minor whiplash injury has been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled chairs immediately and contact J.C. Penney to obtain free replacement chairs. Consumers also can return the chairs to their closest J.C. Penney store for a full refund.

Units Affected

About 4,000

Sold At

Exclusively through J.C. Penney catalog and online stores from April 2006 through June 2007 for about $250 for a set of four chairs.

Importer

J.C. Penney, of Plano, Texas

Manufactured In

Malaysia