Recall #05-574 · Published May 17, 2005

Ethan Allen American Impressions and New Country Rectangular Dining Tables

CPSC, Ethan Allen Announce Recall of Two Dining Tables

CPSC published a recall notice for American Impressions and New Country Rectangular Dining Tables from Ethan Allen on May 17, 2005. CPSC identifies this hazard: These dining room tables can be missing sufficient stability blocks. That could result in the table collapsing. The official remedy states: 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.

Recalled Dining Table
Recalled Dining Table
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?

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 notice

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.

Product and sales details

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)

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.

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