Bond Manufacturing Co. Issues Recall for Folding Recliner Chairs That Can Collapse and Injure Users
Recalled June 26, 2007 · CPSC recall 07222 · Bond Manufacturing Co. Issues
Hazard
The chairs can collapse or fall backward due to faulty support brackets or weak frames, posing fall and severe laceration hazards to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled chairs immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Units
About 68,000
Incidents / injuries
Bond is aware of 13 incidents in which the recalled chairs fell backwards or collapsed. There have been eight reports of injuries. Four consumers reported injuries to their shoulder, back or neck, one consumer reported an injury to her head, two consumers reported hand injuries, and one consumer suffered a severe laceration to the tip of her finger when the chair collapsed.
Description
The recalled recliner chairs have a mesh covering attached to the steel frame by a woven cord. The chairs were sold in the following colors: bronze, navy blue, spa blue, spa green, spa linen, orange, lime, teal and taupe. The recliners are about 40 inches long, 28 inches wide and 46 inches high.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled chairs immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Contact
For additional information, contact Bond toll-free at (866) 771-2663 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.bondmfg.com
Product
Rockingham Deluxe Lounge Chairs (also sold as Vanderwall Folding Recliner Chairs)
Imported by
Bond Manufacturing Co., of Baypoint, Calif.
Retailers
Hardware, variety and discount department stores nationwide from December 2006 through April 2007 for between $35 and $100.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →