Thousands of restaurant chairs recalled due to fall risk

The legs of the Lancaster Table & Seating Powder-Coated Aluminum Outdoor Chairs and Barstools can bend or break while in use.

Feb. 6, 2026 at 6:55pm

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a recall of more than 100,000 outdoor and barstool chairs due to a fall risk. The legs of the Lancaster Table & Seating Powder-Coated Aluminum Outdoor Chairs and Barstools can bend or break while in use, which could cause the person sitting in them to fall and potentially injure themselves.

Why it matters

This recall is significant as it affects a large number of chairs used in restaurants, bars, and other commercial settings where customer safety is paramount. Faulty furniture that poses a fall risk can lead to serious injuries, liability issues for businesses, and erode consumer confidence.

The details

The CPSC has received 36 reports of chair legs breaking, resulting in four falls and three injuries. The chairs were sold at Clark Pro and Clark National Accounts nationwide and online at webstaurantstore.com, therestaurantstore.com and quicksupply.com. The recall involves three models of Lancaster Table and Seating powder-coated outdoor chairs, including the barstool style, armchair and side chair, sold under 180 different item numbers and in several colors.

  • The recall was announced on February 6, 2026.

The players

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

The federal agency responsible for protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of consumer products.

Lancaster Table & Seating

The manufacturer of the recalled powder-coated aluminum outdoor chairs and barstools.

Clark Associates

The company that sold the recalled chairs and is responsible for providing refunds or store credit to customers.

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What’s next

Consumers with questions can contact Clark Associates by phone, email, or online to initiate the recall process and receive a refund or store credit.

The takeaway

This recall highlights the importance of manufacturers and retailers prioritizing consumer safety, as faulty furniture that poses a fall risk can lead to serious injuries and erode public trust. Businesses must be proactive in addressing product defects and providing clear instructions for customers to obtain refunds or replacements.