CPSC, Hill-Rom Announce Recall of Rocking Chairs
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-12-15). Hazards: injury. Models: PI155131, P155132. About 2,900 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04525 |
| Published | 2003-12-15 |
| Last updated | 2025-03-31 |
| Product category | Chairs, Stools & Benches |
| Products | Rocking Chairs |
| Firm named in the title | Hill-Rom |
| Firms | Hill-Rom, a Hillenbrand Industry, of Batesville, Ind. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 2,900 |
| Model numbers | PI155131, P155132 |
| Hazard classes | injury |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Hospitals and other similar institutions, between January 1997 and May 2003. |
Description
The wooden rocking chairs were sold in two styles, a contemporary model (PI155131) and a more traditional model (P155132). Both style rocking chairs have a clear varnish finish. The rocking chairs can be identified by washers and screws located under the seat, near the legs.
Hazard
The chairs' support assembly can fail and cause the rocking chair to collapse, posing the risk of injury to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the rocking chairs and contact Hill-Rom to receive a replacement rocker glider.
Incidents and injuries
Hill-Rom has received 40 reports of rocking chairs collapsing, including two reports of consumers receiving bumps and bruises to the head and shoulders.
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