CPSC, L. Powell Co. Announces Recall of Glider Rockers
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2000-12-18 · 01505
Hazards
These glider rockers were manufactured improperly with soft wood and with nails, rather than with wood screws in the gliding joints. The glider rockers can break apart, causing occupants to fall to the floor.
Recall
Number
01505
Date
2000-12-18
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
"Nostalgic Oak" Bentwood Glider Rocker
Companies
Retailer(s)
Fingerhut mail order, furniture stores and specialty shops nationwide sold these glider rockers with and without an accompanying ottoman, from November 1999 to September 2000, for up to $145.
Importer(s)
The L. Powell Co., of Culver City, Ca.
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
Description
These are "Nostalgic Oak" Bentwood Glider Rockers with models numbers 139K, 139L, 144K and 144L. They move back and forth, using metal bearings. The model number is written only on the packaging. A label on the underside of these chairs reads, "Powell" and "Taiwan," and a white factory code sticker on the underside of these chairs reads "TZ." Rockers sold before November 1999 are not included in this recall.