Hanamint Corporation (Jiaxing) · Recalled
Herrington Swivel Rockers Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled for Fall Hazard
The recalled swivel rockers can be assembled incorrectly, causing them to break at the base or tip over backward easily. This poses a fall hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 1,100
- Reports
- 9
- Injuries
- 9
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $420
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The rocker is part of the Herrington collection of patio furniture. The rocker is dark brown with a brown cloth seat, has a swivel base and a cut out pattern on the metal backrest. The item number, 119178, is printed on the rocker's packaging and on the assembly instructions. The rocker came in two sections, a base and a seat, and customers were required to bolt the seat to the base.
The file
- Sold at
- Lowe's stores nationwide from October 2005 through February 2006 for about $420 for a set of two rockers.
- Product type
- Chairs, Stools & Benches
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Hanamint Corporation (Jiaxing), Inc., of China, L G Sourcing Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C.
Incident log
LG Sourcing received nine reports of injuries, including bruises and abrasions, when the rocker broke or tipped over. One individual reported having a slight concussion. All of the reported injuries involved display models at Lowe's stores.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled rockers immediately and return them to any Lowe's store for a full refund.
For more information, contact Lowe's stores toll-free at (866) 259-8170 anytime, or visit www.lowes.com, the Lowe's Home Centers, Inc. Web site.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUN 13 2006; last revised JUN 25 2024.