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Recalls / 2015-10-01

Pier 1 Imports Recalls Outdoor Patio Swivel Armchairs Due to Fall Hazard

16001 · Recalled 2015-10-01 · CPSC page

Recalled Pier 1 Katerina swivel armchair
Recalled Pier 1 Katerina swivel armchair

Description

This recall involves Pier 1 Imports' Katerina model outdoor patio swivel armchairs. The chair is black/brown powder-coated aluminum and swivels and rocks. The chairs measure about 29 inches wide, 32 inches deep and 38 inches high. The chair has SKU number 2899742. Pier 1 Imports, Katerina and the SKU number are printed on the chair's hangtag.

Hazards

The swivel armchair can tip backward while rocking and consumers can fall off, posing a fall hazard.

Reported injuries

Pier 1 Imports has received five reports of the chair tipping over in stores with consumers in them, including one report of a consumer who received contusions and scratches.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swivel armchairs and return them to any Pier 1 Imports store for a full refund or for a store credit.

Products

NameModelUnits
Katerina Swivel ArmchairsAbout 2,500 in the U.S. (in addition, about 30 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Importer
Pier 1 Imports, of Fort Worth, Texas
Made in
China
Sold at
Pier 1 Imports, online at www.Pier1.com, $580.

Consumer contact

Pier 1 Imports at 800-245-4595 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT or Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT, or online at www.Pier1.com and click on Product Notes & Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.

Source: CPSC recall 16001. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.