High risk Recalled April 2, 2002 About 100,000 units Updated September 5, 2025

CPSC, Intercon Merchandising Source Announce Recall of Mini Beach Chairs Given with "Time Out" Cosmetics at Sears

The hazard

The chairs can collapse, posing crush and amputation hazards to consumer's fingers and toes.

Incidents reported: CPSC and Intercon are aware of one incident, in which the tip of a 3-year old girl's finger was amputated, when the chair collapsed.

What to do now

Consumer should stop using these mini beach chairs immediately and contact Intercon for a free repair.

Contact: Consumers can contact Intercon at (800) 634-0469 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PST Monday through Friday.

Product photos

Recalled Time Out folding mini beach chair
Recalled Time Out folding mini beach chair

Photos: U.S. CPSC

Full official description

The recalled mini beach chair, which can be used by both children and adults, was a free gift with the purchase of a Time Out cosmetic product at Sears stores. The mini beach chairs are white aluminum with a blue canvas seat and back. The name "Time Out" is printed on the canvas backrest.