L.L.Bean Recalls Folding Camp Rockers Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 11050 · Nov 23, 2010 · L.L.Bean
2,300
units affected
2,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11050
- Date
- Nov 23, 2010
- Company
- L.L.Bean
- Units affected
- 2,300
- Product
- Folding Camp Rockers
- Product type
- Rocking Chair
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves L.L.Bean folding camp rockers with a fabric cover and a steel frame. The rockers have a fabric/mesh seat and back and a cup holder on the right armrest. "L.L.Bean" is printed on the seat back. Rockers with the number RNR113 and RNR114 listed on the white tag under the seat are included in the recall. Folding camp rockers with fabric anchors are not included in this recall.
What can happen
The plastic anchors attaching the fabric seat back to the frame can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rockers with plastic anchors and contact L.L.Bean to receive a free replacement rocker.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- L.L.Bean has received six reports of the plastic anchors breaking, resulting in four reports of falls. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- L.L.Bean stores nationwide, llbean.com and through the L.L.Bean catalog from April 2009 through July 2010 for about $50.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled folding camp rockers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rockers with plastic anchors and contact L.L.Bean to receive a free replacement rocker.
What is the hazard?
The plastic anchors attaching the fabric seat back to the frame can break, 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.