Big Lots · Recalled
Big Lots Recalls Hanging Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
The hanging chairs can tip over when they face sideways and swing beyond the base, posing a fall hazard.
- Units
- About 16,000
- Reports
- 8
- Injuries
- 5
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $300
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
This recall involves egg-shaped hanging chairs that are made from brown plastic wicker pattern mesh and have red seat cushions. They hang from a chain connected to a black metal pole and U-shaped base.
The file
- Sold at
- Big Lots stores from December 2014 through January 2015 for about $300 including the base.
- Product type
- Chairs
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Big Lots Stores Inc., of Columbus, Ohio
Incident log
Big Lots has received eight reports of the hanging chairs falling in stores with consumers in them, including five reports of minor injuries.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hanging chairs and return the chair bases only to a Big Lots store for a full refund of the entire purchase price of the chair and base. Consumers can keep the chairs.
Big Lots toll-free at (866) 244-5687 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.biglots.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom for more information.
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 04 2015; last revised JUN 26 2015.