Home Trends Kiddy Sling Chair
CPSC Recall #03-166 — July 30, 2003
Product
Home Trends Kiddy Sling Chair
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Wal-Mart is voluntarily recalling Home Trends Kiddy Sling Chairs. The small plastic bolt covers pose a choking hazard to small children.Name of product: Home Trends Kiddy Sling ChairUnits: About 75,200Manufacturer: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.Hazard: The small plastic bolt covers pose a choking hazard to small children.Incidents/Injuries: CPSC and Wal-Mart have received two reports of children removing the small covers and placing them in mouths. No injuries have been reported.Description: The chairs are steel outdoor chairs with a white frame and a pink or blue sling fabric seat and back. The chairs measure about 9.5 inches in height. The seats have two small plastic covers located behind the back of the seat and two covers under the seat.Sold at: Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold these chairs from Nov. 2002 through May 2003 for about $13.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should remove the plastic bolt covers or return the chair to Wal-Mart for a refund.Consumer Contact: Call Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.walmart.com.Media Contact: Karen Burk at (479) 273-4314.
Hazard
The small plastic bolt covers pose a choking hazard to small children.
Incidents / Injuries
CPSC and Wal-Mart have received two reports of children removing the small covers and placing them in mouths. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should remove the plastic bolt covers or return the chair to Wal-Mart for a refund.
Units Affected
About 75,200
Sold At
Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold these chairs from Nov. 2002 through May 2003 for about $13.
Manufacturer
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Manufactured In
China