Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Bond Manufacturing Co. Issues Recall for Folding Recliner Chairs That Can Collapse and Injure Users

Released: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 by CPSC

Jun

26

2007
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Bond Manufacturing Co., of Baypoint, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 68,000 Rockingham Deluxe Lounge Chairs (also sold as Vanderwall Folding Recliner Chairs). The chairs can collapse or fall backward due to faulty support brackets or weak frames, posing fall and severe laceration hazards to consumers.

Recall Details

Product

Rockingham Deluxe Lounge Chairs (also sold as Vanderwall Folding Recliner Chairs)

Description

The recalled recliner chairs have a mesh covering attached to the steel frame by a woven cord. The chairs were sold in the following colors: bronze, navy blue, spa blue, spa green, spa linen, orange, lime, teal and taupe. The recliners are about 40 inches long, 28 inches wide and 46 inches high.

Hazards

The chairs can collapse or fall backward due to faulty support brackets or weak frames, posing fall and severe laceration hazards to consumers.

Incidents

Bond is aware of 13 incidents in which the recalled chairs fell backwards or collapsed. There have been eight reports of injuries. Four consumers reported injuries to their shoulder, back or neck, one consumer reported an injury to her head, two consumers reported hand injuries, and one consumer suffered a severe laceration to the tip of her finger when the chair collapsed.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled chairs immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.


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