Bluestem Brands and Tone World International Recall Recliner Chair Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standards
Recall 12738 · Jun 21, 2012 · Bluestem Brands and Tone World International
405
units affected
405
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12738
- Date
- Jun 21, 2012
- Company
- Bluestem Brands and Tone World International
- Units affected
- 405
- Product
- Recliner Chair
- Product type
- Recliner Chair
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The recalled adult-sized recliner chairs have wooden legs. The chairs include a reclining function and foot rest extension. The fabric is jacquard in a paisley design. The phrases: "Manufactured By Xiamen Xinzhjheng Foam Products Co., LTD Xiang-Bei Industrial Area, Xiang' An District, Xiamen" and "Made in China" are printed on a label located on the underside of the recliner chair.
What can happen
The surface paint on the legs of the recliner contains excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.
The fix
Consumers should contact Tone World International Inc. to receive free replacement legs along with instructions on removing the old legs and attaching the new ones.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Fingerhut catalogs, Fingerhut.com and Gettington.com from July 2011 through January 2012.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled recliner chair?
Consumers should contact Tone World International Inc. to receive free replacement legs along with instructions on removing the old legs and attaching the new ones.
What is the hazard?
The surface paint on the legs of the recliner contains excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.
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.