A permanent deformation in the bend of the leg occurred and the mount of the seat was permanently damaged as well.
The tested product does not comply with requirements included in the ENV 581-2 standard, article 6.2.2.3, describing seat impact test procedure.
Garden chair 2 in (chair and kneeler) GARDEN KING
Product description:
Garden chair (folding, portable), which may be used as a chair or kneeler with handles.
Product labelling:
Garden chair 2 in 1 (chair and kneeler) GARDEN KING
EAN 8 594033 003364
Importer: TV PRODUCTS CZ s.r.o.
Supplier:
NINGBO F.T.Z. TANYA INTERNATIONAL TRADING CO., LTD. RM.A709 HEBANG CENTRE, No 933, NORTH TIANGTONG,
Results of tests performed at
According to the testing protocol No. 15/08, the product does not comply with the ENV 581-2 standard, article 6.2.2.3, describing seat impact test procedure. After second testing cycle, a permanent deformation in the bend of the leg occurred, as well as in the mount of the seat. The tested product does not comply with the requirements of the applicable norm/standard.
Conclusion: The tested product does not comply with requirements included in the ENV 581-2 standard, article 6.2.2.3, describing seat impact test procedure.
Statement issued by the Mendel University of Agriculture and Forestry in Brno and by the Furniture testing laboratory, relevant to the tested garden chair + kneeler 2 in 1.
This product does not comply with requirements of the applicable impact standard and has unsatisfactory and incomplete user´s manual.
1. The impact testing simulates a sudden impact that may happen when a person quickly sits on the chair. During the test, a 50 kg test bag is dropped on the seat, from height of 100 mm in 10 repeated cycles, to simulate the required load conditions. The second cycle already caused permanent damage to the seat mounts and mostly to the leg bend, resulting in immediate instability of the chair. The test was terminated after that.
The supporting frame is manufactured from a 19 mm, thin-wall tube, wall thickens 1 mm. Deformation and damage that occurred during the testing caused sharp decrease in the load supporting capabilities of the chair. The damaged occurred at the tube bend, as manufactured bends lower the strength of the tube.
This product is potentially dangerous, as it may cause fall of the user, if the user sit on the chair quickly. The chair may loose its stability, causing the user to fall. The product does not comply with article No. 6.2, Item 2 of the ČSN 91 0100 Furniture Safety requirements and article No. 8, Item 3 ČSN 91 3001, Furniture for outdoor use, Garden furniture – Technical requirements.
2. The user´s manual does not contain instructions explaining how to properly extend handles so they may be used and how to fold them back. This may cause incorrect handling by the user, damages to the product or injuries. The enclosed user´s manual is incomplete, as it does not contain instructions how to assemble the product, so it may be safely used by the consumer.