American Signature Recalls Hayward Push Back Chairs Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Value City Furniture and American Signature Furniture Stores
CPSC recall 13719 · announced January 17, 2013 · American Signature · 2,158 units affected
The product
The recalled chairs are Hayward Push Back reclining armchairs. They are 38 inches high and covered in brown or black faux leather fabric with double-needle baseball stitching. The brown chair is item number HGB-805-1. The black chair is item number HGB-805-2. The item number is on the upper right-hand side of the product tag attached to the bottom side of the chair's footrest.
The hazard
The chair can tip over backwards when used in its fully reclined position, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact American Signature to receive free replacement legs. Consumers may also return the chairs for a store credit equal to the full price of the chair. American Signature is contacting its customers directly. Remedy type: Refund Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Value City Furniture stores and American Signature Furniture stores from June 2012 to August 2012 for about $150.
Consumer contact: American Signature Inc.; at (800) 743-4577, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.vcf.com or www.asfurniture.com, then click on Safety Recalls.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.