CPSC recall 05-574, announced May 17, 2005, covers Ethan Allen American Impressions and New Country Rectangular Dining Tables (about 7,000 units). These dining room tables can be missing sufficient stability blocks. The notice cites 33 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the dining table and inspect the underside of the table. Recall contact: call (888) 339-9398, go to www.ethanallen.com, or email recall@ethanalleninc.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.
Which products are included?
Recalled tables can be identified by a visual inspection of the underside of the table, looking for the presence of eight wooden blocks. If the wooden blocks are present, no corrective action is needed (see photos).
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- When sold
- August 2003 through January 2005
- Price paid
- $1,069 to $1,199
Why it was recalled
These dining room tables can be missing sufficient stability blocks. That could result in the table collapsing.
Incidents and injuries
Ethan Allen is aware of 33 incidents of tables collapsing, where a table may have been missing sufficient stability blocks. Ethan Allen is not aware of any injuries caused by a table which collapsed.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the dining table and inspect the underside of the table. Consumers who purchased a recalled table are asked to contact the Ethan Allen Recall Center. Ethan Allen will schedule a service appointment and take corrective action.
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.
- Contact the firm. Call (888) 339-9398, go to www.ethanallen.com, or email recall@ethanalleninc.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
- Ethan Allen
- Product type
- Tables
- Recall number
- 05-574
- Units
- About 7,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Ethan Allen stores nationwide, from August 2003 through January 2005, for between $1,069 and $1,199.
- Distributor
- Ethan Allen, of Danbury, Conn.
American Impressions and New Country Rectangular Dining Tables
CPSC product type: Furniture (Miscellaneous)
This recall in context
Compared with the 44 table recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 7,000 units: the 16th-largest of 36 table recalls that state a unit count. The median is 5,140 units.
- Brand history
- Ethan Allen is named in 4 CPSC notices in this index, from 2004 to 2014. This recall is the 2nd. The one before: Ethan Allen Bunk Beds (04-546, Apr 2004).
- Time on sale
- 18 months. Recalled 4 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Ethan Allen is sending letters to all known customers of these dining tables. For more information, contact the Ethan Allen Recall Center at (888) 339-9398 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers also can contact Ethan Allen on their Web site at www.ethanallen.com or email the firm at recall@ethanalleninc.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
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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