CPSC recall 12-241, announced August 2, 2012, covers Midas Lin Patio Bistro Sets (about 16,400 units). When the chair support bar is not fully engaged, the chair poses a fall hazard to a consumer who sits in the partially engaged chair. The notice cites 13 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact Midas Lin for a new set of warning labels and supplemental instructions for the chairs. Recall contact: call (877) 556-0886, or go to www.cobernbistroset.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.
Affected model numbers
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: S658-01.
Which products are included?
This recall involves folding chairs sold with three-piece patio bistro sets. Each set contains two folding chairs and a folding table. The chairs have a black steel frame and dark stained wooden seats and backs. Model #S658-01, item # 0355053 and "Garden Treasures" is printed on the cover of the instruction manual sold with the patio bistro sets.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- One listed. Yours must match it exactly.
- Where to look
the cover of the instruction manual sold
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- August 2011 through February 2012
- Where sold
- Lowe's, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $98
Why it was recalled
When the chair support bar is not fully engaged, the chair poses a fall hazard to a consumer who sits in the partially engaged chair.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received thirteen reports of consumers who fell from partially opened chairs, resulting in reports of back injuries, contusions and scrapes.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact Midas Lin for a new set of warning labels and supplemental instructions for the chairs. Do not return the product to the store.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the one listed in this recall.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (877) 556-0886, or go to www.cobernbistroset.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers new instructions.
- Do not take it back to the store. The notice asks owners not to return it to stores.
- 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
- Midas Lin
- Manufacturer
- Midas Lin Company Ltd., of China
- Recall number
- 12-241
- Units
- About 16,400
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Lowe's stores nationwide from August 2011 through February 2012 for about $98 for the set.
- Importer
- L G Sourcing, Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C.
Patio Bistro Sets
CPSC product type: Patio Furniture
This recall in context
Compared with the 378 furniture recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 16,400 units: the 96th-largest of 329 furniture recalls that state a unit count. The median is 4,000 units.
- Hazard
- Fall: named in 128 of 378 furniture recalls.
- Remedy
- New instructions: offered in 4 of 378 furniture recalls. The most common is refund (150).
- Time on sale
- 7 months. Recalled 6 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For additional information, please contact Midas Lin toll-free at (877) 556-0886 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit their website at www.cobernbistroset.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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