CPSC recall 02-223, announced August 7, 2002, covers Adams Quik Fold Chairs (about 2,740 units). Some of the legs on these chairs were mis-assembled by the installer and a piece of the chair could be bent out of shape. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the folding chairs immediately and return them to the place where purchased to receive a replacement chair or a refund. Recall contact: call (800) 237-8287, or go to www.adamsmfg.com.
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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.
A label on the backrest of the chair reads "Adams Quick Fold Chair."
Which products are included?
The folding chairs have the brand names Adams Quik Fold Chair (as individual chairs) and Quik Fold Café Set (as a set, including a table and two chairs). The recalled individual chairs include item numbers 8575-48-3750, 8575-16-3750 and 8575-38-3750. The recalled chair sets include item numbers 8590-48-3600, 8590-16-3600 and 8590-38-3600. The chairs are made of white, green or sandstone molded plastic. A label on the backrest of the chair reads "Adams Quick Fold Chair."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- Item or SKU numbers. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
a label on the backrest of the chair
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- February 2002 through March 2002
- Price paid
- $20 to $100
Why it was recalled
Some of the legs on these chairs were mis-assembled by the installer and a piece of the chair could be bent out of shape. This can allow the chair to collapse during use, causing consumers to suffer injuries from falls.
Incidents and injuries
Adams Manufacturing has received two reports of folding chairs collapsing. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the folding chairs immediately and return them to the place where purchased to receive a replacement chair or a refund.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 237-8287, or go to www.adamsmfg.com.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Adams Manufacturing
- Manufacturer
- Adams Manufacturing Corp., of Portersville, Pa.
- Product type
- Chairs & stools
- Recall number
- 02-223
- Units
- About 2,740
- Sold at / sales period
- Discount department, hardware and home stores nationwide sold the folding chairs, from February 2002 through March 2002, for about $20 for the individual chair and about $100 for the set.
Adams Quik Fold Chairs
CPSC product type: Chairs, Stools & Benches
This recall in context
Compared with the 129 chair recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 2,740 units: the 82nd-largest of 119 chair recalls that state a unit count. The median is 7,000 units.
- Hazard
- Fall: named in 86 of 129 chair recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Time on sale
- 2 months. Recalled 5 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Adams Manufacturing at (800) 237-8287 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers also can visit the firm's website at www.adamsmfg.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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