Brown Jordan Services Recalls Swivel Patio Chairs Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
CPSC recall 16240 · announced August 9, 2016 · Jiangsu Sunnyland Furniture Manufacturing Co · 265,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves Hampton Bay Fall River swivel dining and lounge chairs. The chairs are made of steel with a round swivel base and arm rests. The chairs have a red or green cushion, or are prepared for a custom slipcover with white liner fabric covering the cushions. Chairs were sold in either sets of two or as part of patio sets, which included accompanying patio tables.
The hazard
The base of the chair can break during normal use, posing a fall hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and contact Brown Jordan Services for a free repair kit. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received 410 reports of the swivel chairs breaking, including 16 reports of injuries, primarily bruises and abrasions resulting from falls.
Sold at: Home Depot nationwide and online at homedepot.com from October 2012 through January 2015 for about $200 for a set of two chairs to $550 for a 7-piece patio set.
Consumer contact: Brown Jordan Services toll-free at 855-899-2127 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET on Monday through Friday or online at www.bjsoutdoor.com can click on "Customer Care" and then "Recall Information" 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.