Swivel Rocker Chairs Recalled by Tropitone Furniture
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2000-08-17). Hazards: fall. Models: 189930, 199930. About 1,440 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 00166b |
| Published | 2000-08-17 |
| Last updated | 2000-08-17 |
| Product category | Chairs, Stools & Benches |
| Products | Echo swivel rocker chairs |
| Firm named in the title | Tropitone Furniture |
| Firms | Tropitone Furniture Co., of Irvine, Calif. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 1,440 |
| Model numbers | 189930, 199930 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Outdoor/patio furniture stores nationwide sold the chairs, from January 2000 through May 2000, for between $250 and $280. |
Description
The chairs have oval-shaped arms and are sold in two styles. Chairs with model number 189930 have cushion seats. Chairs with model number 199930 have sling fabric seats. Both models were sold in various solid colors and print fabrics. The chair frames have six color finishes: aged pewter, aluminum, chrome, golden bronze, heron blue, and textured ebony.
Hazard
The base of the chair can crack, causing the person seated in the chair to fall.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the swivel rocker chairs and contact Tropitone Furniture Co. to receive a free replacement base for their rocker chair.
Incidents and injuries
Tropitone has received five reports of the base of these chairs cracking, and one report of a consumer falling from a chair. No injuries have been reported.
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