CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2003-12-15

CPSC, Hill-Rom Announce Recall of Rocking Chairs

04525 · Recalled 2003-12-15 · CPSC page

Recalled rocking chair
Recalled rocking chair

Description

The wooden rocking chairs were sold in two styles, a contemporary model (PI155131) and a more traditional model (P155132). Both style rocking chairs have a clear varnish finish. The rocking chairs can be identified by washers and screws located under the seat, near the legs.

Hazards

The chairs' support assembly can fail and cause the rocking chair to collapse, posing the risk of injury to the user.

Reported injuries

Hill-Rom has received 40 reports of rocking chairs collapsing, including two reports of consumers receiving bumps and bruises to the head and shoulders.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the rocking chairs and contact Hill-Rom to receive a replacement rocker glider.

Products

NameModelUnits
Rocking Chairs2,900

Parties

Distributor
Hill-Rom, a Hillenbrand Industry, of Batesville, Ind.
Made in
United States
Sold at
Hospitals, other similar institutions, between January 1997, May 2003.

Consumer contact

Contact Hill-Rom toll-free at (800) 445-3720 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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Recalled rocking chair
Recalled rocking chair
The recalled rocking chairs can be identified by washers and screws located under the seat, near the legs
The recalled rocking chairs can be identified by washers and screws located under the seat, near the legs

Source: CPSC recall 04525. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.