Patio Bistro Sets Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled

recall, Lowe's, Midas Lin Company, L G Sourcing, Inc — (Image credit: CPSC.)

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with L G Sourcing, Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C., and Midas Lin Company Ltd., of China, announced a voluntary recall of about 16,400 Patio Bistro Sets.

Hazard: When the chair support bar is not fully engaged, the chair poses a fall hazard to a consumer who sits in the partially engaged chair.

Description: This recall involves folding chairs sold with three-piece patio bistro sets. Each set contains two folding chairs and a folding table. The chairs have a black steel frame and dark stained wooden seats and backs. Model #S658-01, item # 0355053 and "Garden Treasures" is printed on the cover of the instruction manual sold with the patio bistro sets.

Sold exclusively at: Lowe's stores nationwide from August 2011 through February 2012 for about $98 for the set.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact Midas Lin for a new set of warning labels and supplemental instructions for the chairs. Do not return the product to the store.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, please contact Midas Lin toll-free at (877) 556-0886 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit their website at www.cobernbistroset.com.

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