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CPSC, Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Corp. Announce Recall of Frameworx Table Height Chairs and Bar StoolsDate: 8/14/2006
Reason: Brunswick has received reports of 20 incidents in which the seat plate assembly has failed.
Distribution: Nationwide.
August 11, 2006 The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Frameworx Table Height Chairs and Bar Stools Units: About 22,400 Manufacturer: Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Corp., of Lake Forest, Ill. Hazard: The down shaft on the seat plate assembly can fracture, which can cause an occupant of the seat to fall. Incidents/Injuries: Brunswick has received reports of 20 incidents in which the seat plate assembly has failed. Three injuries resulting from falling from a seat have been reported. Description: The recalled chairs and bar stools were sold under the model name Frameworx. The models affected are short table height chair model number 53-861025-000 and tall bar stool model number 57-860979-000. The model name and model numbers are not written on the chairs. The model number is only written on the original shipping carton, packing list or invoice. The chairs and bar stools have a plastic bucket-style seat bolted to a steel seat plate assembly that connects to the down tube of the seat. Sold by: Distributors of Brunswick Bowling furniture selling to bowling center operators. This product was not sold to the general public. The chairs were sold from September 1995 through May 2004. Manufactured In: United States Remedy: Bowling centers owning these table height chairs and bar stools have been directly notified about this recall. Owners of the bar stools and table height chairs should stop using these products immediately and contact Brunswick to receive a free repair kit. Consumer Contact: For more information, call Brunswick at (800) 937-2695 anytime. The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Frameworx Table Height Chairs and Bar Stools Units: About 22,400 Manufacturer: Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Corp., of Lake Forest, Ill. Hazard: The down shaft on the seat plate assembly can fracture, which can cause an occupant of the seat to fall. Incidents/Injuries: Brunswick has received reports of 20 incidents in which the seat plate assembly has failed. Three injuries resulting from falling from a seat have been reported. Description: The recalled chairs and bar stools were sold under the model name Frameworx. The models affected are short table height chair model number 53-861025-000 and tall bar stool model number 57-860979-000. The model name and model numbers are not written on the chairs. The model number is only written on the original shipping carton, packing list or invoice. The chairs and bar stools have a plastic bucket-style seat bolted to a steel seat plate assembly that connects to the down tube of the seat. Sold by: Distributors of Brunswick Bowling furniture selling to bowling center operators. This product was not sold to the general public. The chairs were sold from September 1995 through May 2004. Manufactured In: United States Remedy: Bowling centers owning these table height chairs and bar stools have been directly notified about this recall. Owners of the bar stools and table height chairs should stop using these products immediately and contact Brunswick to receive a free repair kit. Consumer Contact: For more information, call Brunswick at (800) 937-2695 anytime. Other Home / Electronic Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 9/15/2008 Reason: This switch defect could allow the boilers to produce excessive levels of carbon monoxide, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/26/2008 Reason: The chairs were sold without a warning label instructing consumers to lock the chair’s legs before sitting. This poses a fall hazard to consumers. Date: 9/26/2008 Reason: The fryers can overheat, posing a burn hazard. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/8/2008 Reason: Irregularly positioned wires near the computer’s hinge and/or a dislodged screw inside the hinge can cause a short circuit and overheating. This poses a burn hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/22/2008 Reason: The power cord wires are significantly undersized and allow incorrect insertion of the power plug, posing a risk of fire and/or shock to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/26/2008 Reason: The stability of the stands does not meet industry standards to prevent TV tip-over, posing a risk of injury or death to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide |
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