CPSC2000-12-18
CPSC, L. Powell Co. Announces Recall of Glider Rockers
The L. Powell Co., of Culver City, Ca.
Hazard
These glider rockers were manufactured improperly with soft wood and with nails, rather than with wood screws in the gliding joints. The glider rockers can break apart, causing occupants to fall to the floor.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the glider rockers, and contact L. Powell to receive a free repair kit to stabilize the rocker. Consumers were sent direct notification of this recall.
Sold at
Fingerhut mail order, furniture stores and specialty shops nationwide sold these glider rockers with and without an accompanying ottoman, from November 1999 to September 2000, for up to $145.
Affected count
About 36,600
Injuries reported
L. Powell has received 44 reports of glider rockers breaking and causing consumers to fall, 12 of which involved minor injuries, such as scratches and bruises.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Products
"Nostalgic Oak" Bentwood Glider Rocker
Consumer contact
For more information, contact L. Powell at (877) 695-8956 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-L-Powell-Co-Announces-Recall-of-Glider-RockersDon't want to check this manually?
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