CPSC recall 04-221, announced September 23, 2004, covers Delta Enterprise Director's Chair for Children (about 81,000 units). The chair can inadvertently be misassembled, so that the fabric seat can come off the chair's frame and expose metal support rods. The notice cites 6 incident reports. Consumers are advised to stop using the chair immediately and contact Delta Enterprise Corp., to receive a free repair kit consisting of new assembly instructions and four straps, which will prevent the fabric seat from coming off. Recall contact: call (877) 660-3777, or go to www.deltaenterprise.com/recall.html.
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 model number can be found on a label on the leg of the chair.
Which products are included?
The product is a child's director-style chair, constructed of tubular metal with a canvas seat and back. The chairs feature popular characters such as "The Wiggles," "Dora the Explorer," "Spongebob Squarepants," and "Disney Princesses." The Model Numbers for these recalled units are TC83536WG, TC83531DO, TC83533PS and TC83532SB. The model number can be found on a label on the leg of the chair.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The chair can inadvertently be misassembled, so that the fabric seat can come off the chair's frame and expose metal support rods. If fabric seat comes off the frame, there is a laceration and fall hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
Delta Enterprise Corp., has received six reports of the fabric seat coming off. In two of these reports, children received lacerations from the exposed metal seat support rod, with one child requiring stitches. There were two additional reports of minor injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers are advised to stop using the chair immediately and contact Delta Enterprise Corp., to receive a free repair kit consisting of new assembly instructions and four straps, which will prevent the fabric seat from coming off.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Delta Enterprise
- Manufacturer
- Delta Enterprise Corp., of New York, N.Y.
- Product type
- Chairs & stools
- Recall number
- 04-221
- Units
- About 81,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- The product was sold at discount department and toy stores nationwide, from April 2004 through July 2004, for about $10.
Director's Chair for Children
CPSC product type: Chairs, Stools & Benches
Recall contact information
Call Delta Enterprises toll-free at (877) 660-3777 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit their website at http://www.deltaenterprise.com/recall.html
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