Big Lots Recalls Hanging Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 15158 · announced June 4, 2015 · Big Lots Stores · 16,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves egg-shaped hanging chairs that are made from brown plastic wicker pattern mesh and have red seat cushions. They hang from a chain connected to a black metal pole and U-shaped base.
The hazard
The hanging chairs can tip over when they face sideways and swing beyond the base, posing a fall hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hanging chairs and return the chair bases only to a Big Lots store for a full refund of the entire purchase price of the chair and base. Consumers can keep the chairs. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Big Lots has received eight reports of the hanging chairs falling in stores with consumers in them, including five reports of minor injuries.
Sold at: Big Lots stores from December 2014 through January 2015 for about $300 including the base.
Consumer contact: Big Lots toll-free at (866) 244-5687 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.biglots.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.