July 31, 2003
Name of product: Home Trends Kiddy Sling Chair
Units: About 75,200
Manufacturer: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Hazard: The small plastic bolt covers pose a choking hazard to small
children.
Description: The chairs are steel outdoor chairs with a white frame and
a pink or blue sling fabric seat and back. The chairs measure about 9.5 inches
in height. The seats have two small plastic covers located behind the back of
the seat and two covers under the seat.
Sold at: Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold these chairs from Nov. 2002
through May 2003 for about $13.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should remove the plastic bolt covers or return the
chair to Wal-Mart for a refund.
Consumer Contact: Call Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9
p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Media
Contact: Karen Burk at (479) 273-4314.