CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2006-03-22

Rocking Chairs Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Fall Hazard

06117 · Recalled 2006-03-22 · CPSC page

Recalled Porch Rocker
Recalled Porch Rocker

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.

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.

Reported injuries

Wal-Mart has received 55 incident reports, including 45 injuries. Those injuries include a cut in the leg, requiringg 16 stitches, a slight concussion, fractured ribs, wrist and cervical/lumbar sprains, upper back injuries, a pinched nerve, a shoulder joint tear, and one incident in which a pregnant woman began having contractions after the display chair in which she was sitting flipped over backwards. Many of the injuries occurred on display models in Wal-Mart stores.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these rocking chairs and return them to Wal-Mart for a full refund.

Products

NameModelUnits
Mainstays Love Seat Rocker and Porch RockerAbout 643,000

Parties

Importer
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Made in
China, Indonesia
Sold at
Wal-Mart, on Wal-Mart's Web site. The Love Seat Rockers were sold

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit Wal-Mart's Web site at www.walmart.com

More images

Recalled Porch Rocker
Recalled Porch Rocker
Recalled Love Seat Rocker
Recalled Love Seat Rocker

Source: CPSC recall 06117. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.