On February 5, 2026, Clark Associates issued a nationwide recall of approximately 158,486 Lancaster Table & Seating powder‑coated aluminum outdoor chairs and barstools due to a potential fall hazard. The recall was prompted after 36 reports of chair legs bending or breaking during use, which resulted in four falls and three injuries, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

The affected products include three models—arm chairs, side chairs (without arms), and barstools—identified under some 180 item numbers. They were available in a wide array of colors such as blue, brown, dark gray, silver, red, white, aqua, black, green, burgundy, yellow, and orange. These chairs were sold paired or unpaired with outdoor tables, though the tables are not affected by the recall. The chairs were marketed through Clark Pro outlets, Clark National Accounts, and major online retailers such as WebstaurantStore.com, TheRestaurantStore.com, and QuickSupply.com from April 2020 through October 2025, with prices ranging between $55 and $133 per unit. The chairs were procured by restaurants but may also have been purchased by private consumers.

Clark Associates is advising consumers to immediately cease using the recalled furniture and contact the company for a full refund or a store credit via the original purchase method. Additionally, consumers are asked to register their affected items online, label them visibly with the word “Recalled” in paint or permanent marker, and dispose of them in accordance with local regulations.

For more information, consumers may reach Clark Associates at 1‑800‑285‑8172 (9 a.m.–5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday), via email at [email protected], or online through the recall section of Lancaster Table & Seating’s website. The CPSC’s recall reference number is 26‑253.

This recall follows prior similar actions by Clark Associates, including a 2024 recall of more than 27,000 plastic restaurant high chairs after reports of a detachable T‑bar causing fall risks, and a 2024 recall affecting over 53,000 „Allegro“ plastic side chairs, also due to structural failures and fall hazards.

Why this matters locally

Restaurants and food service venues across southwest Washington State, including Longview and Kelso, may have purchased and used the chairs at issue. Any establishments using these recalled models—or members of the public who purchased them online—must review their inventory immediately and remove affected units to prevent further injury.

The recall underscores broader concerns about equipment safety in local hospitality operations, where cost-cutting or procurement practices may downplay longevity and safety testing. Given the potential liability to business owners and risk to the public, this situation merits urgent attention among operators and patrons alike.

What to do

• Stop using any recalled chairs or barstools immediately.
• Check for recall item numbers on invoices or confirmation emails.
• Contact Clark Associates for refund or store credit options.
• Label affected units visibly and dispose of them according to local regulations.

We will continue monitoring if any of these recalled chairs were used in county or public facilities, and whether follow-up inspections or policy responses arise in local jurisdictions.