CPSC2015-06-04
Big Lots Recalls Hanging Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Big Lots Stores Inc., of Columbus, Ohio
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.
Sold at
Big Lots stores from December 2014 through January 2015 for about $300 including the base.
Affected count
About 16,000
Injuries reported
Big Lots has received eight reports of the hanging chairs falling in stores with consumers in them, including five reports of minor injuries.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Hanging chairs
Consumer contact
Big Lots toll-free at (866) 244-5687 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.biglots.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Big-Lots-Recalls-Hanging-ChairsDon't want to check this manually?
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