Adams Quik Fold Chairs recall 02-223

Adams Quik Fold Chairs

CPSC, Adams Manufacturing Corp. Announce Recall of Folding Chair

CPSC published a recall notice for Adams Quik Fold Chairs from Adams Manufacturing on August 7, 2002. CPSC identifies this hazard: 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. The official remedy states: 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 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

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 notice

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.

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.