Rocking Chairs Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2006-03-22 · 06117
Hazards
Poor construction and over-curvature of the chair's runners can cause instability, imbalance, fracturing of the wood, and tip-over during use. This poses a fall hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
06117
Date
2006-03-22
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Mainstays Love Seat Rocker and Porch Rocker
Companies
Retailer(s)
Wal-Mart stores nationwide and on Wal-Mart's Web site. The Love Seat Rockers were sold from May 2004 through September 2005 for about $100. The Porch Rockers were sold from April 2004 through March 2006 for about $50.
Importer(s)
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Country of manufacture
China; Indonesia
Description
The recall involves three models of rocking chairs, the Mainstays Love Seat Rocker (Model IT-13380) and the Mainstays Porch Rocker (Model IT-13379 and IT-13270). The Love Seat Rocker is wooden, white and seats two persons. The back support frame and the seat are made of slats. "Made in China" is printed on a sticker under the seat. The wooden Porch Rocker is sold in white and "natural" (light brown) color and seats only one person. "Made in Indonesia" is printed on a sticker under the Porch Rocker's seat. They sit on curved runners. The model number is printed on the rocker's packaging.