Recall #00090a · Published April 4, 2000

Boston Warehouse Trading B.W. Home brand folding chairs

Chairs Recalled by Boston Warehouse Trading Corp.

CPSC published a recall notice for B.W. Home brand folding chairs from Boston Warehouse Trading on April 4, 2000. CPSC identifies this hazard: The screws holding the chair's front leg folding mechanism can work loose, causing the chair to collapse, resulting in injury. The official remedy states: Stop using the chair immediately and contact Boston Warehouse Trading Corp. Consumers will be given the option of receiving replacement screws or returning the chair to the store where purchased, for a full refund.

Recalled B.W. Home brand folding chair
Recalled B.W. Home brand folding chair
Image: CPSC recall notice

What to check on the product label

Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.

The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.

Additional identifying details

There is a "bw HOME" sticker and a "MADE IN TAIWAN" sticker on the seat's frame.

Which products are included?

The recall involves the B.W. Home brand folding chairs made of white wood with a rush seat. The chair measures 15.75 inches wide, 18.25 inches deep, and 35 inches high. The seat is 18 inches high. There is a "bw HOME" sticker and a "MADE IN TAIWAN" sticker on the seat's frame. A hang tag identified the chair as "Lilla", model number 00222, but neither "Lilla" nor the model are on the chair.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

The screws holding the chair's front leg folding mechanism can work loose, causing the chair to collapse, resulting in injury.

Incidents and injuries

Boston Warehouse Trading Corp. has received three reports of chairs collapsing, resulting in one muscle strain injury and one property damage incident.

Official remedy

Stop using the chair immediately and contact Boston Warehouse Trading Corp. Consumers will be given the option of receiving replacement screws or returning the chair to the store where purchased, for a full refund.

Product and sales details

Brand
Boston Warehouse Trading
Product type
Chairs & stools
Recall number
00090a
Units
About 1,800
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Sold at / sales period
Specialty gift, department and furniture stores nationwide sold the chairs, from January 1999 through January 2000, for about $150.
Importer
Boston Warehouse Trading Corp., of Norwood, Mass.

B.W. Home brand folding chairs

CPSC product type: Chairs, Stools & Benches

Recall contact information

Consumers may contact Boston Warehouse Trading Corp. toll-free at (888) 923-2982 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or write to Boston Warehouse Trading Corp., 59 Davis Ave., Norwood, MA 02062.

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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