Outdoor Lounge Chairs Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 07266 · Aug 9, 2007 · Taizhou Yongjiang Arts and Crafts Collective Ltd.
6,000
units affected
6,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07266
- Date
- Aug 9, 2007
- Company
- Taizhou Yongjiang Arts and Crafts Collective Ltd.
- Units affected
- 6,000
- Product
- Garden Treasures Cloud 9 Beyond Chairs
- Product type
- Chairs, Stools & Benches
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves the Garden Treasures Cloud 9 Beyond outdoor lounge chairs. The chairs are tan in color, have a light steel frame, cloth seat, a pillow at the headrest and an adjustable sun visor.
What can happen
The chairs can collapse due to faulty rivets, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the chairs immediately and return them to any Lowe's retail outlet to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- L G Sourcing, Inc. has received seven reports of the chairs breaking when in the reclined position, resulting in minor injuries, such as bruising to the back, hips, shoulders, arms and a torn ligament.
- Sold at
- Lowe's retail outlet stores nationwide from December 2006 through April 2007 for about $60.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled garden treasures cloud 9 beyond chairs?
Consumers should stop using the chairs immediately and return them to any Lowe's retail outlet to receive a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The chairs can collapse due to faulty rivets, 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.