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Chairs Recalled by Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Corporation Due to Fall Hazard


Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 25, 2010.  The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: 830B and 830D Voltaire Swivel Chairs

Units: About 750 chairs

Distributor: Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Corp., of Lake Forest, Ill.

Hazard: The chair frame can separate from the seating section of the chair, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Brunswick has received one report of frame separation. No injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall involves swivel chairs with a steel frame attached with wooden backrest and a wooden seat. The chairs are identified as model numbers 830B and 830D.

Sold by: Brunswick distributors to bowling centers nationwide from May 2008 through December 2008 for about $200. These products were not sold at retail.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the Voltaire Swivel chairs and contact Brunswick to arrange a free replacement. All known purchasers have been notified.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact the Brunswick Warranty Department at (800) 937-2695 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company’s website at www.brunswickbowling.com


Source: cpsc.gov

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