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Big Lots Recalls Hanging Chairs

  • Big Lots Hanging Chairs
Name of Product:
Hanging chairs
Hazard:

The hanging chairs can tip over when they face sideways and swing beyond the base, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
June 04, 2015
Units:
About 16,000
Consumer Contact

Big Lots toll-free at (866) 244-5687 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.biglots.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom for more information.

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves egg-shaped hanging chairs that are made from brown plastic wicker pattern mesh and have red seat cushions. They hang from a chain connected to a black metal pole and U-shaped base.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hanging chairs and return the chair bases only to a Big Lots store for a full refund of the entire purchase price of the chair and base. Consumers can keep the chairs.

Incidents/Injuries:

Big Lots has received eight reports of the hanging chairs falling in stores with consumers in them, including five reports of minor injuries.

Sold Exclusively At:
Big Lots stores from December 2014 through January 2015 for about $300 including the base.
Importer(s):

Big Lots Stores Inc., of Columbus, Ohio

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
15-158

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