CPSC2007-06-26
Bond Manufacturing Co. Issues Recall for Folding Recliner Chairs That Can Collapse and Injure Users
Bond Manufacturing Co., of Baypoint, Calif.
Hazard
The chairs can collapse or fall backward due to faulty support brackets or weak frames, posing fall and severe laceration hazards to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled chairs immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Sold at
Hardware, variety and discount department stores nationwide from December 2006 through April 2007 for between $35 and $100.
Affected count
About 68,000
Injuries reported
Bond is aware of 13 incidents in which the recalled chairs fell backwards or collapsed. There have been eight reports of injuries. Four consumers reported injuries to their shoulder, back or neck, one consumer reported an injury to her head, two consumers reported hand injuries, and one consumer suffered a severe laceration to the tip of her finger when the chair collapsed.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Rockingham Deluxe Lounge Chairs (also sold as Vanderwall Folding Recliner Chairs)
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Bond toll-free at (866) 771-2663 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.bondmfg.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Bond-Manufacturing-Co-Issues-Recall-for-Folding-Recliner-Chairs-That-Can-Collapse-and-Injure-UsersDon't want to check this manually?
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