CPSC recall 05-083, announced January 13, 2005, covers Poundex Associates Residential Dining Chair (about 32,000 units). The welds on the chair's rear legs can crack and break apart, posing a fall hazard to consumers. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should stop using the chairs immediately and contact Poundex to receive a free rear leg replacement kit. Recall contact: call (800) 717-0484, or go to www.poundex.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.
The label under the seat reads, in part, "Imported by Poundex Associates Corp." The recalled dining chair is approximately 42 inches high and 17 inches wide.
Which products are included?
The recalled dining chair has a dark bronze metallic frame, birch colored wooden back and gold colored upholstered seat. The front and rear legs have a curved shape. The label under the seat reads, in part, "Imported by Poundex Associates Corp." The recalled dining chair is approximately 42 inches high and 17 inches wide.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Where to look
the label under the seat
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- January 2004 through September 2004
- Price paid
- $50
Why it was recalled
The welds on the chair's rear legs can crack and break apart, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Poundex Associates Corp. has received one report of a chair breaking, involving one report of a minor injury.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the chairs immediately and contact Poundex to receive a free rear leg replacement kit.
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) 717-0484, or go to www.poundex.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
- Poundex Associates
- Manufacturer
- Poundex Associates Corp., of City of Industry, Calif.
- Product type
- Chairs & stools
- Recall number
- 05-083
- Units
- About 32,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Independent furniture stores nationwide from January 2004 through September 2004 for about $50 each.
Residential Dining Chair
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
- 32,000 units: the 38th-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
- 9 months. Recalled 4 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Contact Poundex Associate Corp. at (800) 717-0484 anytime or visit www.poundex.com for more information.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
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