Original; see modified release: Lawn Chairs Recalled by Bemis Manufacturing
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 7, 1998
Release # 98-138
Company Phone Number: (800) 938-3884 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Yolanda Fultz-Morris, (301) 504-7066
CPSC, Bemis Manufacturing Announce Recall of Lawn Chairs
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) 938-3884 anytime.
