CPSC, Adams Manufacturing Corp. Announce Recall of Folding Chair
Source: CPSC Recall #02223
Recall Date
2002-08-07
Manufacturer
Adams Manufacturing Corp., of Portersville, Pa.
Units Affected
About 2,740
Products Involved
Adams Quik Fold Chairs
Hazard
Some of the legs on these chairs were mis-assembled by the installer and a piece of the chair could be bent out of shape. This can allow the chair to collapse during use, causing consumers to suffer injuries from falls.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the folding chairs immediately and return them to the place where purchased to receive a replacement chair or a refund.
Reported Injuries
Adams Manufacturing has received two reports of folding chairs collapsing. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Discount department, hardware and home stores nationwide sold the folding chairs, from February 2002 through March 2002, for about $20 for the individual chair and about $100 for the set.
Full Recall Description
The folding chairs have the brand names Adams Quik Fold Chair (as individual chairs) and Quik Fold Café Set (as a set, including a table and two chairs). The recalled individual chairs include item numbers 8575-48-3750, 8575-16-3750 and 8575-38-3750. The recalled chair sets include item numbers 8590-48-3600, 8590-16-3600 and 8590-38-3600. The chairs are made of white, green or sandstone molded plastic. A label on the backrest of the chair reads "Adams Quick Fold 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