Metal chair
Metal chair was recalled on 30 April 2021 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/00583/21. Injuries risk reported by Lithuania. The chair has insufficient stability and strength and could consequently fall over or break during use, injuring the user.
| Alert Number | A12/00583/21 |
| Category | Furniture |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Lithuania |
| Country of Origin | Russian Federation |
| Published | 30 April 2021 |
Risk Description
The chair has insufficient stability and strength and could consequently fall over or break during use, injuring the user. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 12520.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Chair with padded seat, legs, seat supports, sides of the backrest and rear footrest made of steel tubes (20 mm diameter), front footrest and center of the backrest (16 mm diameter). Metal parts are welded. Seat made of 15 mm thick chipboard, foam and synthetic leather.
⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries hazard related to Metal chair.
About this risk
This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund.
Who is at risk?
All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.