CPSC, Lane Furniture Industries Inc. Announce Recall of High-Leg Recliner Chairs
Recalled May 22, 2003 · CPSC recall 03131 · Lane Furniture
Hazard
A mechanism in the footrest can create a pinch point that can cause injury if consumers open or recline the chair by reaching underneath the footrest.
Remedy
Contact Lane Furniture Industries to receive a repair kit.
Units
620,000
Incidents / injuries
Lane has received 18 reports of incidents involving the recliner chairs, including lacerations, cut fingernails and three reports of broken bones.
Description
The recall includes three-position, high-leg recliner chairs that have a five-digit style number beginning with 026 or 027 and a shipping date prior to May 2002. The style number and shipping date can be found on a small label located either underneath the footrest or under the chair itself. High-leg recliner chairs measure 7 inches to 9 inches from the floor.
What to do
Contact Lane Furniture Industries to receive a repair kit.
Contact
Lane Furniture Industries at (662) 566-3728 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website www.lanefurniture.com
Product
High-Leg Recliner Chairs
Manufacturer(s)
Lane Furniture Industries Inc., of Tupelo, Miss.
Retailers
Furniture stores nationwide, from December 1989 through April 2002, for between $500 and $1,200.
Made in
United States
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →