CPSC2006-03-22
Rocking Chairs Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Fall Hazard
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Hazard
Poor construction and over-curvature of the chair's runners can cause instability, imbalance, fracturing of the wood, and tip-over during use. This poses a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these rocking chairs and return them to Wal-Mart for a full refund.
Sold at
Wal-Mart stores nationwide and on Wal-Mart's Web site. The Love Seat Rockers were sold from May 2004 through September 2005 for about $100. The Porch Rockers were sold from April 2004 through March 2006 for about $50.
Affected count
About 643,000
Injuries reported
Wal-Mart has received 55 incident reports, including 45 injuries. Those injuries include a cut in the leg, requiringg 16 stitches, a slight concussion, fractured ribs, wrist and cervical/lumbar sprains, upper back injuries, a pinched nerve, a shoulder joint tear, and one incident in which a pregnant woman began having contractions after the display chair in which she was sitting flipped over backwards. Many of the injuries occurred on display models in Wal-Mart stores.
Manufactured in
China, Indonesia
Products
Mainstays Love Seat Rocker and Porch Rocker
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit Wal-Mart's Web site at www.walmart.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Rocking-Chairs-Sold-at-Wal-Mart-Recalled-for-Fall-Hazard-After-45-Reports-of-InjuriesDon't want to check this manually?
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