Ramart Recalls Swing Chairs Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at HomeGoods Stores
CPSC recall 15163 · announced June 11, 2015 · Ramart · 250 units affected
The product
This recall involves green, apple-shaped swing chairs and brown, teardrop-shaped swing chairs. They hang from a chain connected to a metal stand with a circle-shaped base. The chairs are made from plastic rattan and have red cushions. The chairs measure about 42 inches in diameter and 43 inches tall with a 48-inch-wide seat cushion. The stand measures about 77 inches tall.
The hazard
The swing chairs can tip over, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swing chairs and return them to a HomeGoods store for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): HomeGoods has received 11 reports of the swing chairs tipping over with consumers in them, including four reports of injuries to adults and a baby.
Sold at: HomeGoods stores nationwide from March 2015 through May 2015 for about $400.
Consumer contact: HomeGoods at (800) 888-0776 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.homegoods.com and click on Product Info/Recalls at the bottom of the page 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.