CPSC recall 05-233, announced July 27, 2005, covers Idea Nuova Children's Folding Chairs (about 1.1 million units). The chair's safety lock can fail, allowing the chair to collapse or fold unexpectedly. The notice cites 5 incident reports. Consumers should stop using these chairs immediately, and contact Idea Nuova for instructions on how to receive a free repair kit to replace the locking pin. Recall contact: call 866-772-1666, or email repair@ideanuova.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.
"Idea Nuova Inc." or "I.N.I." is printed on a label located underneath the seat of the chairs.
Which products are included?
The recalled children's folding chairs are made of metal tubing with a vinyl padded seat and seat back. They were sold with the following designs: "Monkey Moods" a monkey with stars, "Rock n Roll" with a monkey playing a guitar, "Princess" with pink flowers and a crown, "Sport" with a football, basketball and soccer ball, "Training Camp" with frogs, "Rainbow Angel" with clouds, rainbows and stars, Spiderman®, and Disney® Princess. The recalled chairs were sold as part of a set consisting of a table and two chairs. Each chair is about 22 inches high, 13 inches wide, and about 11 inches deep. "Idea Nuova Inc." or "I.N.I." is printed on a label located underneath the seat of the chairs.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Where to look
a label located underneath the seat of the chairs
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- September 2004 through June 2005
- Price paid
- $15 to $25
Why it was recalled
The chair's safety lock can fail, allowing the chair to collapse or fold unexpectedly. Children's fingers can become caught or entrapped in the hinge and slot areas of the chair, posing a pinch or cut hazard. This can cause severe lacerations and finger tip amputations to children's fingers.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Idea Nuova are aware of five incidents involving children. In one incident, there was a finger tip amputation, the second incident involved a finger tip amputation and a laceration, and the third incident involved a finger fracture and a laceration. There were no injuries reported in the other two incidents.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these chairs immediately, and contact Idea Nuova for instructions on how to receive a free repair kit to replace the locking pin.
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 866-772-1666, or email repair@ideanuova.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
- Idea Nuova
- Manufacturer
- Idea Nuova Inc., of New York, N.Y.
- Product type
- Chairs & stools
- Recall number
- 05-233
- Units
- About 1.1 million
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Discount department and toy stores nationwide, from September 2004 through June 2005, for between $15 and $25 per set.
Children's Folding 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
- 1.1 million units: the 3rd-largest of 119 chair recalls that state a unit count. The median is 7,000 units.
- Hazards
- Laceration: named in 11 of 129 chair recalls. Entrapment: named in 8 of 129 chair recalls.
- Time on sale
- 10 months. Recalled 1 month after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Consumers should call Idea Nuova toll-free at 866-772-1666 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can also e-mail Idea Nuova at repair@ideanuova.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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