CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
Children can unzip the chair's fabric cover, exposing a thin, clear plastic liner, which could cause choking.
Children's Chair Recall/Repair by Now Products
Now Products Announce Recall To Repair Children's Chair WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Now Products of Cicero, Ill., is announcing a recall to home repair approximately 20,000 foam chairs for children.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should take the chairs away from children until the chairs have been repaired. For a free repair kit, consumers should call Now Products at (800) 535-3218, extension 33, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Central time, Monday through Friday.
Contact Information
For a free repair kit, consumers should call Now Products at (800) 535-3218, extension 33, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Central time, Monday through Friday.
Recall Details
Sold At
Department stores sold the chairs with matching ottomans and sofas nationwide from January 1994 through June 1996 for approximately $50.
Hazard Type
Choking
Injuries
Now Products is aware of two incidents of children who removed the plastic from the furniture and placed the plastic in their mouth. One child required medical treatment.
Manufacturer
Now Products of Cicero, Ill
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
96172
Product Information
Product Name
Now Products foam chairs for children
Description
The foam chairs measure 11 inches high, 11 inches wide, and 15.5 inches deep. The chair's fabric cover features pictures of animals and children's drawings. A white label which reads in part, "NOW PRODUCTS INC." and a zipper are located on the bottom of the chair.
Product Type
Chairs, Stools & Benches
Number of Units
approximately 20,000
Manufacturer Name
Now Products of Cicero, Ill