Folding wooden chairs Recalls

White Tiger Outdoor Folding Chairs Recalled Due to Fall Hazard

Aug 19, 2010 - This recall includes wooden folding chairs. The chairs were sold individually and as part of a three-piece set that included one table and two chairs. "HD Outdoor" is printed on the chair's packaging.

The wooden frame of the chairs can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Sold at: Kroger, Fred Meyer, Ralph's, Fry's, Smith's, Dillon's, Gerbes, City Market, and Baker's stores nationwide from February 2009 through December 2009 individually for about $50 and as part of the set that sold for about $130.

Number of units affected: About 7,000

Manufactured by: White Tiger Traders Co. Ltd, of Taiwan

Manufactured in: China

Incidents: The Kroger Co. and White Tiger have received three reports of chairs breaking, resulting in minor injuries including back and shoulder pain, sprains and contusions.

For additional information, contact Kroger at (800) 632-6900 between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET or visit the firm's website at www.kroger.com

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