West Elm Recalls Folding Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #12144
Recall Date
2012-04-05
Manufacturer
West Elm, a division of Williams-Sonoma Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.
Units Affected
About 10,000 in the United States and 100 in Canada
Products Involved
Folding Chairs
Hazard
The chairs can collapse during normal use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact West Elm for instructions on returning the product for a full refund.
Reported Injuries
West Elm has received 14 reports of collapsed, broken or cracked chairs. Two consumers have reported minor injuries after falling from a collapsed chair, medical attention was not required.
Sold At
West Elm stores nationwide, the West Elm catalog and website from September 2011 to January 2012 for between $20 and $40.
Manufactured In
Malaysia
Full Recall Description
This recall involves West Elm solid wood and fully assembled folding chairs sold in white, red or chocolate. The chairs were sold individually and in sets of two and four. An unfolded chair measures 17-inches wide by 19-inches deep by 31-inches high. A sticker on the underside of the seat reads "West Elm."
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