Go Backs
HomeCategoriesStatesCheck Your Home
Go Backs

Track product recalls and safety alerts from CPSC, FDA, NHTSA, and USDA. Stay informed and keep your family safe.

Browse

  • Categories
  • States
  • Check Your Home
  • Risk Levels

Agencies

  • CPSC
  • FDA Food
  • FDA Drug
  • FDA Device
  • FDA Veterinary
  • NHTSA
  • USDA

Company

  • About
  • FAQ
  • Contact
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
Buy Me a Coffee

Recall data is sourced from official U.S. government agencies (CPSC, FDA, NHTSA, USDA) and processed using AI to improve readability. This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency. Always refer to the original agency notice for authoritative information.

ยฉ 2026 Go Backs. All rights reserved.

Medium RiskCPSC
Outdoor & Sports/Sports Equipment

GCI Outdoor Recalls to Repair Stadium Seats Due to Risk of Injury

Agency Publication Date: December 10, 2014
Share:
Sign in to monitor this recall

Summary

GCI Outdoor is recalling approximately 6,000 BleacherBack stadium seats because the backrest can fail during use. This defect has already led to one report of a consumer falling from a 4-foot tall bleacher, resulting in neck and back injuries. The affected seats feature a powder-coated steel frame and fabric backrest and were sold in black, green, maroon, navy blue, red, and royal blue. Consumers should immediately stop using these seats and contact the company for a free repair kit.

Risk

The backrest support system can fail, causing the user to fall backward. This poses a significant risk of falling from heights, especially when the seat is used on elevated stadium bleachers.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the GCI Outdoor BleacherBack stadium seats.
  2. Check the back of your stadium seat for a mesh pocket. Inside the pocket, look for a small white tag located under the product information label to find the Purchase Order (PO) number.
  3. Confirm if your PO number is among the following affected codes: 41223, 41269, 41273, 41332, 41348, 41367, 41371, 41379, 41380, 41390, 41401, 41515, 41520, 41537, 41538, 41539, 41540, 41541, 41542, 41627, 41628, 41629, 41630, 41631, 41632, 41633, 41634, 41635, 41636, 41639, 41640, 41641, 41642, 41643, 41644, 41645, 41646, 41647, 41648, 41649, 41668, 41715, 41716, 41717, or 41718.
  4. If your seat is affected, contact GCI Outdoor at (800) 956-7328 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday (8 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET on Fridays) or visit www.gcioutdoor.com and click 'Safety Notice' to receive a free strap repair kit, which includes a safety strap, installation instructions, and a new warning sticker.
  5. For more information, you can call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stadium chairs and contact GCI Outdoor for a free strap repair kit that includes installation instructions, an additional safety strap and a new warning sticker.

Contact: GCI Outdoor at (800) 956-7328 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET on Fridays or online at www.gcioutdoor.com and click on Safety Notice at the bottom of the page for more information.

Affected Products

Product: GCI Outdoor BleacherBack Stadium Seats
Lot Numbers:
41223
41269
41273
41332
41348
41367
41371
41379
41380
41390
41401
41515
41520
41537
41538
41539
41540
41541
41542
41627
41628
41629
41630
41631
41632
41633
41634
41635
41636
41639
41640
41641
41642
41643
41644
41645
41646
41647
41648
41649
41668
41715
41716
41717
41718
Date Ranges: January 2013 to August 2014

Product Images

GCI Outdoor BleacherBack stadium seat

GCI Outdoor BleacherBack stadium seat

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 15046
Status: Active
Sold By: Academy Sports + Outdoors, Big 5 Sporting Goods, Dick's Sporting Goods, Sports Authority and other sporting goods retailers nationwide and online at GCIoutdoor.com and other online retailers from January 2013 to August 2014 for about $25.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 6,000.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: GCI Outdoor Inc., of Higganum, Conn.
Contact: GCI Outdoor at (800) 956-7328 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET on Fridays or online at www.gcioutdoor.com and click on Safety Notice at the bottom of the page for more information.
Agency Last Updated: January 6, 2015

Were You Affected by This Recall?

If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.

Find an Attorney

This is general information, not legal advice. Go Backs is not a law firm and does not provide legal services.

AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice ยท Raw API Response