CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

Choral risers equipped with an optional guard rail can tip over under certain loading conditions, which poses a risk of injury from falling from the risers.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • May 11, 2005

CPSC, Midwest Folding Products Announce Recall to Repair Optional Guard Rails on Standing Choral Risers

The product is a guard rail that attaches to the top level of a standing choral riser set, with three tiered levels of horizontal platforms, on which individuals stand. The recall includes Optional Guard Rails (model numbers GRU30, 36 and 48) installed on Standing Choral Risers (model numbers TRP3C and SRP3C). Risers without guard rails are not included in this recall.

Required Consumer Action

Owners of the choral riser sets with optional guard rails have been contacted directly by the Midwest Folding Products, Inc. and provided with information about how to obtain a free repair kit. If an owner of a choral riser set with optional guard rail has not already been contacted by Midwest Folding Products, the owner should stop using the risers immediately and contact Midwest Folding Products.

Contact Information

For more information, call Midwest Folding Products at (800) 621-4716 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, or contact through Web site at www.Midwestfolding.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Distributors and by direct sale nationwide, from 1986 through November 2004.
Hazard Type
Tip-Over
Injuries
Midwest Folding Products is aware of two incidents where a set of guard rail equipped risers tipped over. One incident caused a minor injury to one child.
Manufacturer
Midwest Folding Products Inc., of Chicago, Ill.
Recall Number
05571

Product Information

Product Name
Optional Guard Rails sold on Standing Choral Risers
Product Type
Hand Holders
Number of Units
About 7,000 guard rails
Manufacturer Name
Midwest Folding Products Inc., of Chicago, Ill.
Manufactured In
United States

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Full Contact Information

For more information, call Midwest Folding Products at (800) 621-4716 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, or contact through Web site at www.Midwestfolding.com