American Signature Recalls Hayward Push Back Chairs Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Value City Furniture and American Signature Furniture Stores
Recall 13719 · Jan 17, 2013 · American Signature
2,158
units affected
2,158
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13719
- Date
- Jan 17, 2013
- Company
- American Signature
- Units affected
- 2,158
- Product
- Reclining Chair
- Product type
- Recliner Chair
- Remedy
- Refund, Repair
- Hazard
- Tip-over
The product
The recalled chairs are Hayward Push Back reclining armchairs. They are 38 inches high and covered in brown or black faux leather fabric with double-needle baseball stitching. The brown chair is item number HGB-805-1. The black chair is item number HGB-805-2. The item number is on the upper right-hand side of the product tag attached to the bottom side of the chair's footrest.
What can happen
The chair can tip over backwards when used in its fully reclined position, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact American Signature to receive free replacement legs. Consumers may also return the chairs for a store credit equal to the full price of the chair. American Signature is contacting its customers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No incidents or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Value City Furniture stores and American Signature Furniture stores from June 2012 to August 2012 for about $150.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled reclining chair?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact American Signature to receive free replacement legs. Consumers may also return the chairs for a store credit equal to the full price of the chair. American Signature is contacting its customers directly.
What is the hazard?
The chair can tip over backwards when used in its fully reclined position, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.