Big Lots Recalls Ottomans Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 14206 · Jun 12, 2014 · Big Lots
14,000
units affected
14,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14206
- Date
- Jun 12, 2014
- Company
- Big Lots
- Units affected
- 14,000
- Product
- Wilson and Fisher brand Cayman Resin Wicker Ottoman
- Product type
- Patio Furniture
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The Wilson and Fisher brand ottomans are dark brown resin wicker with cream colored cushions. They are part of a six-piece Cayman Resin Wicker seating set consisting of two ottomans, two chairs, a sofa and a table. The recalled sets will have item number DA13-015-6S-2CO and SKU 810140754, which can be found in the instructions that accompany the sets.
What can happen
The center of the ottoman can collapse during normal use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ottomans and return them to any Big Lots store for a $50 refund each. Customers will be allowed to keep the remaining pieces in the sets.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Big Lots has received 19 reports of consumers falling through the centers of ottomans. Six reported minor injuries such as back strain, scratches, bruises or contusions.
- Sold at
- Big Lots stores nationwide from February 2014 through March 2014 for about $320 per set.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled wilson and fisher brand cayman resin wicker ottoman?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ottomans and return them to any Big Lots store for a $50 refund each. Customers will be allowed to keep the remaining pieces in the sets.
What is the hazard?
The center of the ottoman can collapse during normal use, 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.