Folding chair - Piccolo
| Alert Number | 1541/10 |
| Brand | Idea |
| Category | Furniture |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Romania |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 95133385, bar code 9006218200509. |
| Published | 15 October 2010 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of injuries because the folding mechanism has very strong springs, and unfolding and folding the chair requires a high force, and the user’s fingers can get trapped between the seat frame and and the backrest frame, possibly leading to the fracture, or even the loss, of one or more fingers.Six accidents reported.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Folding chair made of metal tubing, diameter of 18 mm, with fabric seat and backrest and plastic armrests. Three metal springs of 10 mm diameter, placed in plastic sleeves connect the seat and the backrest. The chair is packaged in plastic.