RecalledRecall 98-138Published

Costco Grand Sequoia plastic lawn chairs

CPSC, Bemis Manufacturing Announce Recall of Lawn Chairs

Hazard
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Units
Not stated
Incidents
None listed
Remedy
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CPSC recall 98-138, announced July 7, 1998, covers Costco Grand Sequoia plastic lawn chairs. Hazard: Collapse.

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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?

Company Phone Number: (800) 558-7651 July 7, 1998 Release # 98-138 WASHINGTON, DC - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Bemis Manufacturing Co. of Sheboygan Falls, Wis., is recalling about 5,000 plastic lawn chairs. The chairs sustained damage during shipment, causing them to collapse unexpectedly while in use. Bemis has received four reports of chairs collapsing, resulting in minor injuries. These plastic lawn chairs come in white, green and taupe. The five-position folding recliner has an extra-wide seat, measuring about 22 inches, and was sold under the Grand Sequoia brand name. "Model 2068" is embossed on the underside of the seat. Department stores nationwide, including Sears and Costco, sold the chairs from January 1998 through June 1998 for about $40. Consumers should stop using these lawn chairs immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information about this recall, consumers should contact Bemis Manufacturing at (800) 558-7651 and request customer service

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Why it was recalled

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Official remedy

No separate remedy text is present in the API record. Follow the official CPSC notice.

What to do now

  1. Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
  2. 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
Costco
Manufacturer
Costco, Sears, Bemis Manufacturing, Grand Sequoia
Product type
Chairs & stools
Recall number
98-138

Grand Sequoia plastic lawn chairs

CPSC product type: Chairs, Stools & Benches

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