Lane Home Furnishings Recalls Glider Recliners Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 09719 · announced January 27, 2009 · Lane Furniture Industries · 700 units affected
The product
The recall involves Lane's Glider Recliners, model numbers 2056 and 2085. Affected recliners have a manufacture date between June 2008 and October 2008. The model number, manufacture date and 9-digit serial number can be located beneath the footrest of the recliner.
The hazard
The base of the chair, if installed backwards, can allow the chair to tip-over backwards, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recliners and contact Lane to verify if their product is included in the recall. Lane will arrange for a free in-home inspection and repair of affected products.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received one report of the recliner tipping-over backwards, causing the consumer to fall to the floor.
Sold at: Various home furnishing retailers nationwide from June 2008 through October 2008 for about $500.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Lane Home Furnishings toll-free at (877) 405-3745 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.lanefurniture.com/customer
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.