Brown Jordan Services · Recalled
Brown Jordan Services Recalls Swivel Patio Chairs Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
The base of the chair can break during normal use, posing a fall hazard.
- Units
- About 265,000 (in addition about 16,000 were sold in Canada)
- Reports
- 410
- Injuries
- 16
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $200–$550
- Remedy
- Repair
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Affected
This recall involves Hampton Bay Fall River swivel dining and lounge chairs. The chairs are made of steel with a round swivel base and arm rests. The chairs have a red or green cushion, or are prepared for a custom slipcover with white liner fabric covering the cushions. Chairs were sold in either sets of two or as part of patio sets, which included accompanying patio tables.
The file
- Sold at
- Home Depot nationwide and online at homedepot.com from October 2012 through January 2015 for about $200 for a set of two chairs to $550 for a 7-piece patio set.
- Product type
- Chairs
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Brown Jordan Services, of St. Augustine, Fla., JiangSu Sunnyland Furniture Manufacturing Co. Ltd., of China, The Home Depot, of Atlanta, Ga.
Incident log
The firm has received 410 reports of the swivel chairs breaking, including 16 reports of injuries, primarily bruises and abrasions resulting from falls.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and contact Brown Jordan Services for a free repair kit.
Brown Jordan Services toll-free at 855-899-2127 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET on Monday through Friday or online at www.bjsoutdoor.com can click on "Customer Care" and then "Recall Information" 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.