Bond Manufacturing Co. · Recalled
Bond Manufacturing Co. Issues Recall for Folding Recliner Chairs That Can Collapse and Injure Users
The chairs can collapse or fall backward due to faulty support brackets or weak frames, posing fall and severe laceration hazards to consumers.
- Units
- About 68,000
- Reports
- 13
- Injuries
- 8
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $35–$100
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Hardware, variety and discount department stores nationwide from December 2006 through April 2007 for between $35 and $100.
- Product type
- Chairs, Stools & Benches
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Bond Manufacturing Co., of Baypoint, Calif.
Incident log
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.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled chairs immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
For additional information, contact Bond toll-free at (866) 771-2663 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.bondmfg.com
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 26 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.
