According to a recent Consumer Product Safety Commission press release, these American-made wooden chairs can "shift, break or collapse" and thus pose a "fall hazard."
Over 5600 units recalled.
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Grand Rapids Chair Company Recalls Wood Dining Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Name of Product:
Wood dining chairs
Hazard:
The recalled chairs can shift, break or collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
July 25, 2024
Units:
About 5,670
Consumer Contact
Grand Rapids Chair Company toll-free at 866-453-4748 Ext. 147 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at retrofits@grandrapidschair.com, or online at www.grandrapidschair.com/customer-service/product-safety-recall-brooke/ or www.grandrapidschair.com and click on “Brooke Recall” for more information.
Recall Details
Description:
This recall involves Brooke model chairs including: all wood dining chairs in several styles, including partially and fully upholstered seats, and fully upholstered seat and back. The model numbers W520, W520-11, W520-21, W520-31, and W520-33 can be found on the original order confirmation or invoice. If not available, reference the Special Order Number (“SO#”) found on the white sticker on the underside of each chair. A list of affected special order numbers can be found at www.grandrapidschair.com/customer-service/product-safety-recall-brooke/.
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wood dining chairs and contact Grand Rapids Chair Company for a free repair, by Grand Rapids Chair Company personnel at the consumer’s location.
Incidents/Injuries:
The firm has received three reports report of the chair breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At:
Made to order via special orders from January 2020 through June 2024 for between $450 and $1,015.
Manufacturer(s):
Grand Rapids Chair Company, of Byron Center, Michigan
Manufactured In:
United States
Recall number:
24-314
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