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Lane Home Furnishings Recalls Glider Recliners Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled January 27, 2009 · CPSC recall 09719 · Lane Home Furnishings

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Hazard
The base of the chair, if installed backwards, can allow the chair to tip-over backwards, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recliners and contact Lane to verify if their product is included in the recall. Lane will arrange for a free in-home inspection and repair of affected products.
Units
About 700
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received one report of the recliner tipping-over backwards, causing the consumer to fall to the floor.

Description

The recall involves Lane's Glider Recliners, model numbers 2056 and 2085. Affected recliners have a manufacture date between June 2008 and October 2008. The model number, manufacture date and 9-digit serial number can be located beneath the footrest of the recliner.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recliners and contact Lane to verify if their product is included in the recall. Lane will arrange for a free in-home inspection and repair of affected products.

Contact

For additional information, contact Lane Home Furnishings toll-free at (877) 405-3745 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.lanefurniture.com/customer

Product
Glider Recliners
Manufacturer(s)
Lane Furniture Industries Inc., of Tupelo, Miss.
Retailers
Various home furnishing retailers nationwide from June 2008 through October 2008 for about $500.
Made in
United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →