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Recalls this week include folding lounge chairs

More than 3,000 folding lounge chairs that can tip or recline too quickly were recalled this week.

Here’s a more detailed look:

FOLDING LOUNGE CHAIRS

DETAILS: 4Seasons folding lounge chairs sold at Ross Stores nationwide between April and June 2013. The affected product SKU numbers are 400085136029 (bronze fabric and frame), 400085136036 (turquoise fabric and a white frame), and 400085136043 (orange fabric and a white frame). SKU numbers can be found on the retailer’s hang tag attached to one of the arms of the chair. There’s a separate manufacturer’s tag sewn on the back of the chair that says “Weight limit – 250 lbs.” and “Made in China.”

WHY: The chair can tip or recline too quickly, posing the risk of a fall.

INCIDENTS: Five reports of falls occurring in Ross Stores, three of which resulted in minor injuries.

HOW MANY: About 3,200.

FOR MORE: Call 4Seasons at 888-529-6524 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.4seasonsglobal.com and click on Product Recall for more information.

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