Aug 23, 2007 5:12 pm US/Central
J.C. Penney Recalls Thousands Of Chairs
PLANO (AP) ―
Plano's J.C. Penney Co. is recalling 4,000 spindle-back chairs because they can collapse, federal officials said Thursday.
The recall covers Windsor Spindle-Back side chair sets of four chairs made from solid hardwood. The backs and legs are painted white and the seat is a natural wood color. They were made in Malaysia.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission said Penney has received four reports of the chairs collapsing and one minor whiplash injury.
The chairs were sold exclusively through Penney's catalog and online stores from April 2006 through June of this year for about $250 per set. The safety commission said consumers who bought the chairs should stop using them and contact Penney to get free replacements or a full refund.
Penney has set up a recall hot line, 888-333-6063.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission's recall hot line is 800-638-2772.
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