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Clark Associates Lancaster Table & Seating Powder-Coated Aluminum Outdoor Restaurant recall: Fall Hazard

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Fall Hazard

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3 photos published by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission with the recall notice.

The hazard: Fall or tip-over hazard

The recall is about structural failure — a frame, joint, leg or lock that does not hold under ordinary use.

What the notice says: The legs of the chairs and barstools can bend or break while the chair is in use, posing a fall hazard.

Why it matters: The product can tip, collapse or give way under normal use. Furniture tip-overs in particular kill and injure young children, usually when a child climbs on an open drawer.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

After a fall or a tip-over involving a child, watch for a headache that gets worse, repeated vomiting, drowsiness that is hard to rouse, confusion, unequal pupils, clear fluid from the nose or ear, or a seizure, and call 911 if any of these appear. Any fall onto the head in a baby under one, or any loss of consciousness at any age, needs to be assessed the same day.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
10604
Published
February 5, 2026
Risk level
CPSC recall
Status
Active recall
Issued by
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Brand
Clark Associates
Product type
Consumer products
Units affected
About 158,486
Distribution
Nationwide
Made in
China
Reports of harm
The firm has received 36 reports of broken or bent chair legs, resulting in four falls and three injuries.

Products covered by this recall

This recall involves three models of Lancaster Table & Seating Powder-Coated Aluminum Outdoor Chairs and Barstools in arm chair, side chair (no arms) and barstool configurations sold under 180 item numbers. The chairs and barstools were sold in blue, brown, dark gray, light gray/silver, red, white, aqua, black, green, sangria/burgundy, yellow and orange. The chairs were sold with and without accompanying outdoor tables, which are not subject to the recall. The item numbers can be found on order confirmation emails, shipping confirmation emails and invoices. A full list of affected item numbers and examples of colors are available at www.webstaurantstore.com/uploads/Clark_Associates/2026/1/lts-recall-list-of-affected-products-1.pdf.

What to do about Fall

Clark Associates — The recall is about structural failure — a frame, joint, leg or lock that does not hold under ordinary use.

  1. Stop using the product and, if it is furniture, move it out of a child’s room until the remedy is done.
  2. Inspect similar units from the same range, since a weak joint or fastener usually affects a whole production run.
  3. Follow the remedy on this page; many of these recalls supply a free anchoring kit as well as a refund.
  4. Anchor tall furniture to the wall with a tip-over restraint — this is worth doing for every chest and bookcase in the house, not just this one.

How the remedy works

CPSC recalls specify one of three remedies, and which one you get is not negotiable — but how smoothly it goes often is.

  • A refund means the purchase price back, sometimes prorated by age for durable goods. Ask how they calculated it if the figure looks low.
  • A replacement is usually the current model, not the recalled one. Confirm the replacement is not itself under recall.
  • Several recalls now ask you to destroy the item and send a photo as proof. Register the claim before you do that, never after.
  • Return shipping is the company’s cost. If you are asked to pay it, push back.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and barstools and contact Clark Associates for a full refund to the original method of purchase or a store credit. Consumers should register their product online at www.lancastertableandseating.com/recalls/powder-coated-aluminum-chairs, mark the product with the word "Recalled" in paint or thick permanent marker in a visible location and dispose of the product in accordance with local and state laws.

Company contact: Clark Associates toll-free at 800-285-8172 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at [email protected] or online at www.lancastertableandseating.com/recalls/powder-coated-aluminum-chairs or www.lancastertableandseating.com/ and click on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Clark Associates consumer products recalled?

Fall Hazard The legs of the chairs and barstools can bend or break while the chair is in use, posing a fall hazard.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

The notice does not publish package codes for this recall. Compare the product name, size and the purchase window against the official CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission record, and contact the company if you are unsure.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop using the product and, if it is furniture, move it out of a child’s room until the remedy is done.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and barstools and contact Clark Associates for a full refund to the original method of purchase or a store credit. Consumers should register their product online at www.lancastertableandseating.com/recalls/powder-coated-aluminum-chairs, mark the product with the word "Recalled" in paint or thick permanent marker in a visible location and dispose of the product in accordance with local and state laws.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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