Urgent Safety Alert: Over 6,000 SunVilla Patio Chairs Recalled from Costco Due to Serious Fall and Injury Risks

Quick heads-up for anyone who loves spending time outdoors! If you've recently spruced up your patio with a new set of chairs from Costco, you'll want to pay very close attention to this news. There's been an urgent recall involving a significant number of SunVilla patio chairs – over 6,000 of them, to be exact – and it's all because they pose a pretty serious fall and injury hazard.

It's certainly not the kind of surprise you want from your outdoor furniture, is it? These particular chairs, manufactured by SunVilla Corporation, have been found to potentially break or collapse without warning. And nobody wants their relaxing afternoon to suddenly turn into an emergency room visit, right? Unfortunately, that's precisely what's happened in several documented cases.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has highlighted that SunVilla has already received twelve reports of these chairs failing. Can you imagine? Twelve separate incidents where someone's chair simply gave way. These reports include everything from minor scrapes and bruises – which are bad enough – to something much more severe: a broken arm. That’s a serious injury, folks, all from a chair that should be perfectly safe.

So, how do you know if your cozy outdoor spot might be hiding one of these hazards? The recalled chairs are specific models from the SunVilla brand. We're talking about the 'SunVilla Sedona 4-piece Seating Set' and the 'SunVilla Indigo Point 4-piece Seating Set.' These were widely available, sold at Costco warehouses across the nation and even online at Costco.com, between January 2021 and December 2023. So, if you bought a set during that timeframe, it’s definitely worth a look.

Your safety is paramount, of course. If you happen to own one of these recalled chairs, the good news is there's a clear path forward. SunVilla is offering a full refund or a free replacement for any affected units. To figure out if your chairs are part of this recall and to arrange for your refund or replacement, simply reach out to SunVilla directly. You can give them a call toll-free at 888-831-2111, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time. Alternatively, hop online to their website at www.sunvilla.com and look for the 'Product Recalls' section for all the details. Don't delay; it's better to be safe than sorry when it comes to furniture that could literally drop you to the ground.