Bar Chairs Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fall Hazard; Made by 3i Corporation
Source: CPSC Recall #17078
Recall Date
2017-01-31
Manufacturer
3i Corporation, of Hong Kong
Units Affected
About 315,000 (in addition, about 2,100 were sold in Canada)
Products Involved
Bar chairs
Hazard
The legs can become detached from the center post at the weld, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact 3i Corporation for a free replacement base and a repair kit.
Reported Injuries
The firm has received 457 reports of the bar stool base breaking, resulting in ten reports of injury including head injuries, broken ribs, bruising and scrapes.
Sold At
Lowe's stores nationwide and online at www.lowes.com from November 2008 to August 2016 for about $700 for the set.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
This recall involves allen + roth brand Safford model and Garden Treasures brand Lakeview model bar chairs sold in sets of four. The chairs have a brown, aluminum frame and a beige sling fabric cover. The 4-foot-tall chairs swivel 360 degrees and have arm rests on each side of the chair.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28