Herrington Swivel Rockers Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled for Fall Hazard
Recall 06187 · Jun 13, 2006 · Hanamint Corporation (Jiaxing), Inc.
1,100
units affected
1,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06187
- Date
- Jun 13, 2006
- Company
- Hanamint Corporation (Jiaxing), Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,100
- Product
- Herrington Swivel Rocker
- Product type
- Chairs, Stools & Benches
- Hazard
- Tip-over
The product
The rocker is part of the Herrington collection of patio furniture. The rocker is dark brown with a brown cloth seat, has a swivel base and a cut out pattern on the metal backrest. The item number, 119178, is printed on the rocker's packaging and on the assembly instructions. The rocker came in two sections, a base and a seat, and customers were required to bolt the seat to the base.
What can happen
The recalled swivel rockers can be assembled incorrectly, causing them to break at the base or tip over backward easily. This poses a fall hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled rockers immediately and return them to any Lowe's store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- LG Sourcing received nine reports of injuries, including bruises and abrasions, when the rocker broke or tipped over. One individual reported having a slight concussion. All of the reported injuries involved display models at Lowe's stores.
- Sold at
- Lowe's stores nationwide from October 2005 through February 2006 for about $420 for a set of two rockers.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled herrington swivel rocker?
Consumers should stop using the recalled rockers immediately and return them to any Lowe's store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The recalled swivel rockers can be assembled incorrectly, causing them to break at the base or tip over backward easily. This poses 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.