Ramart Recalls Swing Chairs Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at HomeGoods Stores
Recall 15163 · Jun 11, 2015 · Ramart
250
units affected
250
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15163
- Date
- Jun 11, 2015
- Company
- Ramart
- Units affected
- 250
- Product
- Swing chairs
- Product type
- Chairs
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Tip-over
The product
This recall involves green, apple-shaped swing chairs and brown, teardrop-shaped swing chairs. They hang from a chain connected to a metal stand with a circle-shaped base. The chairs are made from plastic rattan and have red cushions. The chairs measure about 42 inches in diameter and 43 inches tall with a 48-inch-wide seat cushion. The stand measures about 77 inches tall.
What can happen
The swing chairs can tip over, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swing chairs and return them to a HomeGoods store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- HomeGoods has received 11 reports of the swing chairs tipping over with consumers in them, including four reports of injuries to adults and a baby.
- Sold at
- HomeGoods stores nationwide from March 2015 through May 2015 for about $400.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled swing chairs?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swing chairs and return them to a HomeGoods store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The swing chairs can tip over, 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.