Big Lots Recalls Hanging Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Recalled June 4, 2015 · CPSC recall 15158 · Big Lots
Hazard
The hanging chairs can tip over when they face sideways and swing beyond the base, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 16,000
Incidents / injuries
Big Lots has received eight reports of the hanging chairs falling in stores with consumers in them, including five reports of minor injuries.
Description
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.
What to do
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.
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.
Product
Hanging chairs
Imported by
Big Lots Stores Inc., of Columbus, Ohio
Retailers
Big Lots stores from December 2014 through January 2015 for about $300 including the base.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →