Missouriwatcher
Editor, Senior Moderator
November 13, 2012
Rec-Out Recalls Columbus Camping Chairs Due to Presence of Mold; Sold Exclusively at Big 5 Sporting Goods
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Folding Camping Chairs
Units: About 227
Importer: Rec-Out LLC, of Atlanta, Ga.
Manufacturer: Beststar Tourist Products Co., Ltd., of China.
Hazard: Chairs were found to contain a variety of molds that could cause respiratory or other infections in individuals with chronic health problems or who have impaired immune systems.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves Basin model Columbus? folding camping chairs, identified with style # CC3009-N on a label attached to the side of the seat. They are blue, foam-padded, polyester chairs with a cushioned seat and back. The chairs have adjustable side straps and two additional straps used as handles to carry the chair when folded. "Columbus" appears on the outer side of the back of the seat, above a mesh pocket.
Sold exclusively at: Big 5 Sporting Goods stores from April 2012 through October 2012 for about $15.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and return them to any Big 5 Sporting Goods location for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: Rec-Out; toll-free at (888) 885-9129, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for more information. Consumers can also email the firm at customerservice@rec-out.com
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13034.html
Rec-Out Recalls Columbus Camping Chairs Due to Presence of Mold; Sold Exclusively at Big 5 Sporting Goods
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Folding Camping Chairs
Units: About 227
Importer: Rec-Out LLC, of Atlanta, Ga.
Manufacturer: Beststar Tourist Products Co., Ltd., of China.
Hazard: Chairs were found to contain a variety of molds that could cause respiratory or other infections in individuals with chronic health problems or who have impaired immune systems.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves Basin model Columbus? folding camping chairs, identified with style # CC3009-N on a label attached to the side of the seat. They are blue, foam-padded, polyester chairs with a cushioned seat and back. The chairs have adjustable side straps and two additional straps used as handles to carry the chair when folded. "Columbus" appears on the outer side of the back of the seat, above a mesh pocket.
Sold exclusively at: Big 5 Sporting Goods stores from April 2012 through October 2012 for about $15.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and return them to any Big 5 Sporting Goods location for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: Rec-Out; toll-free at (888) 885-9129, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for more information. Consumers can also email the firm at customerservice@rec-out.com
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13034.html