Outdoor Lounge Chairs Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 07266 · announced August 9, 2007 · Taizhou Yongjiang Arts And Crafts Collective · 6,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves the Garden Treasures Cloud 9 Beyond outdoor lounge chairs. The chairs are tan in color, have a light steel frame, cloth seat, a pillow at the headrest and an adjustable sun visor.
The hazard
The chairs can collapse due to faulty rivets, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the chairs immediately and return them to any Lowe's retail outlet to receive a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): L G Sourcing, Inc. has received seven reports of the chairs breaking when in the reclined position, resulting in minor injuries, such as bruising to the back, hips, shoulders, arms and a torn ligament.
Sold at: Lowe's retail outlet stores nationwide from December 2006 through April 2007 for about $60.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact L G Sourcing, Inc. toll-free at (866) 493-6560 anytime, or visit www.lowes.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.