Casual Living Worldwide Recalls Swivel Patio Chairs Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Recall 17076 · Jan 31, 2017 · Casual Living Worldwide
2,000,000
units affected
2,000,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17076
- Date
- Jan 31, 2017
- Company
- Casual Living Worldwide
- Units affected
- 2,000,000
- Product
- Swivel Patio Chairs
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves Hampton Bay Anselmo, Calabria, and Dana Point chairs as well as Martha Stewart Living branded Cardona, Grand Bank and Wellington swivel patio chairs. The chairs are made of aluminum and steel with a round swivel base and arm rests. The chairs were sold as a pair and as part of a seven-piece patio set with accompanying tables.
What can happen
The base of the chairs can break during normal use, posing a fall hazard to the user.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact Casual Living Worldwide for a free repair kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 25 reports of the chairs breaking, resulting in bruising and scrapes from falls.
- Sold at
- Home Depot stores nationwide and online at HomeDepot.com from January 2007 to February 2016 for about $190 for two-piece patio set and $500 for a seven-piece patio set.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled swivel patio chairs?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact Casual Living Worldwide for a free repair kit.
What is the hazard?
The base of the chairs can break during normal use, posing a fall hazard to the user.
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.