CPSC2024-06-20
Cinmar Recalls Frontgate Chaise Lounge Chairs Due to Finger Crushing and Amputation Hazards
Cinmar LLC, of West Chester, Ohio
Hazard
When adjusting the backrest while seated, the adjustable backrest can unexpectedly descend with force, posing finger crushing and amputation hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chaise lounge chairs, and contact Cinmar for a free repair. Consumers must submit a photo of the chaise to Cinmar to receive a free repair kit, including a new backrest support bar and assembly instructions.
Sold at
Frontgate stores in Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio and Texas, and online at Frontgate.com and in Frontgate catalogues from February 2014 through December 2023 for between $600 and $1,400.
Affected count
About 70,000
Injuries reported
Cinmar has received three reports of incidents involving consumers' fingers becoming entrapped between the adjustable backrest and the chair frame, resulting in two partial finger amputation injuries, and one finger-crushing injury requiring surgery.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Frontgate Resort Collection Newport Aluminum and Teak Chaises
Consumer contact
Cinmar toll-free at 888-298-4651 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET and Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., or online at www.frontgate.com/newportchaiserecall or www.frontgate.com and click on the "Product Recalls" link at the top of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Cinmar-Recalls-Frontgate-Chaise-Lounge-Chairs-Due-to-Finger-Crushing-and-Amputation-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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