Tropitone Recalls "Impressions Side Chair" for Fall Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #06543
Recall Date
2006-04-11
Manufacturer
Tropitone, of Irvine, Calif.
Units Affected
About 950
Products Involved
Tropitone Impressions Side Chairs (including replacement units recently issued to customers)
Hazard
The weld which holds the rear chair leg to the seat can separate from the seat, causing the chair to become unstable and possibly collapse.
Remedy
Individuals and commercial establishments that have the recalled chairs should stop using the chairs immediately and contact Tropitone for a free replacement chair or a credit.
Reported Injuries
Tropitone has received three reports of the chair seat and rear leg separating. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Tropitone Furniture distributed this side chair primarily to commercial establishments such as hotels, and also some retailers and distributors from October 2004 through March 17, 2006.
Manufactured In
ChinaUnited States
Full Recall Description
The Tropitone Impressions Side Chair is an armless chair that can be used indoors or outdoors and comes in any one of three seat types (strap, patterned aluminum and a tight seat) and three back styles (boulevard, prism and vision). The chairs are available in multiple finishes. Replacement versions of these chairs are also included in this recall.
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