CPSC recall 05-234, announced July 27, 2005, covers Fourstar Group Kid's Folding Chairs (about 522,000 units). The chair's safety lock can fail, allowing the chair to collapse or fold unexpectedly. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the chairs immediately, and contact Fourstar for instructions on how to receive a free repair kit to replace the locking pin. Recall contact: call (866) 290-6191, or go to www.fsgrecall.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.
"MANUFACTURED BY FOURSTAR GROUP INC." OR "IMPORTED BY FOURSTAR INTERNATIONAL TRADING COMPANY" is written on a label located underneath the seat of the chairs.
Which products are included?
The recalled kid's folding chairs are made of metal tubing with a vinyl padded seat and seat back. They were sold in red, blue, yellow, green, pink, and lavender solid colors. They also come in pink with "Princess" printed in red on the seat and seat back along with stars, crowns and hearts, or in blue with pictures of basketballs, soccer balls, footballs, football helmets, and rollerblades. The recalled chairs were sold individually or as part of a set consisting of a table and two chairs. Each chair is about 22 inches high, 13.5 inches wide, and about 11.5 inches deep. "MANUFACTURED BY FOURSTAR GROUP INC." OR "IMPORTED BY FOURSTAR INTERNATIONAL TRADING COMPANY" is written 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
- July 2003 through July 2005
- Price paid
- $5 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 Fourstar Group are aware of three incidents involving children. One resulted in a laceration to the finger and three finger fractures, the second incident resulted in a fracture and laceration to the fingers, and the third incident resulted in a pinched finger.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the chairs immediately, and contact Fourstar 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) 290-6191, or go to www.fsgrecall.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
- Fourstar Group
- Product type
- Chairs & stools
- Recall number
- 05-234
- Units
- About 522,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Discount and grocery stores nationwide, from July 2003 through July 2005, for about $5 individually or about $25 for a set.
- Distributor
- Fourstar Group Inc., of Hopkinton, Mass.
Kid'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
- 522,000 units: the 9th-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
- About 2 years. Recalled the same month the notice says sales ended.
Recall contact information
Consumers should call Fourstar Group toll-free at (866) 290-6191 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can also visit the firm's Web site at www.fsgrecall.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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