CPSC, Hill-Rom Announce Recall of Rocking Chairs
CPSC recall 04525 · announced December 15, 2003 · Hill-rom, A Hillenbrand Industry · 2,900 units affected
The product
The wooden rocking chairs were sold in two styles, a contemporary model (PI155131) and a more traditional model (P155132). Both style rocking chairs have a clear varnish finish. The rocking chairs can be identified by washers and screws located under the seat, near the legs.
The hazard
The chairs' support assembly can fail and cause the rocking chair to collapse, posing the risk of injury to the user.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the rocking chairs and contact Hill-Rom to receive a replacement rocker glider.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Hill-Rom has received 40 reports of rocking chairs collapsing, including two reports of consumers receiving bumps and bruises to the head and shoulders.
Sold at: Hospitals and other similar institutions, between January 1997 and May 2003.
Consumer contact: Contact Hill-Rom toll-free at (800) 445-3720 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.