Recall #05-093 · Published January 26, 2005

Commend HD Designs 5-piece Dining Set

CPSC, Commend Co. Ltd. Announce Recall of Dining Set Chairs

CPSC published a recall notice for HD Designs 5-piece Dining Set from Commend on January 26, 2005. CPSC identifies this hazard: The wooden chairs can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Fred Meyer to receive a store credit.

Recalled 5-piece Dining Set
Recalled 5-piece Dining Set
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.

Which products are included?

The chairs and table are sold unassembled as part of a boxed 5-piece dining set. The words "HD Designs 5 Piece Dining Set" and item number BFR3917HO are written on the box. The chairs and dining table are honey oak wood and the seats have beige vinyl padding.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

The wooden chairs can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Incidents and injuries

Commend has received one report of a chair breaking. In this report, there was a fall and minor injury.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Fred Meyer to receive a store credit.

Product and sales details

Brand
Commend
Manufacturer
Commend Co. Ltd., of Fair Lawn, N.J.
Product type
Chairs & stools
Recall number
05-093
Units
About 600
Manufactured in
Thailand
Sold at / sales period
Fred Meyer stores in Idaho, Washington, Oregon and Alaska; Fry's stores in Arizona; and Smith's Marketplace stores in Utah from April 2004 to October 2004 for about $200.

HD Designs 5-piece Dining Set

CPSC product type: Chairs, Stools & Benches

Recall contact information

For more information, call Fred Meyer at (800) 697-2448 between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the Fred Meyer Web site at www.fredmeyer.com

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

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