Big Lots Recalls Hanging Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2015-06-04). Hazards: fall, tip over. About 16,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15158 |
| Published | 2015-06-04 |
| Last updated | 2015-06-26 |
| Product category | Chairs |
| Products | Hanging chairs |
| Firm named in the title | Big Lots |
| Firms | Big Lots Stores Inc., of Columbus, Ohio (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 16,000 |
| Hazard classes | fall, tip over |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Big Lots stores from December 2014 through January 2015 for about $300 including the base. |
Description
This recall involves egg-shaped hanging chairs that are made from brown plastic wicker pattern mesh and have red seat cushions. They hang from a chain connected to a black metal pole and U-shaped base.
Hazard
The hanging chairs can tip over when they face sideways and swing beyond the base, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hanging chairs and return the chair bases only to a Big Lots store for a full refund of the entire purchase price of the chair and base. Consumers can keep the chairs.
Incidents and injuries
Big Lots has received eight reports of the hanging chairs falling in stores with consumers in them, including five reports of minor injuries.
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