Safety regulator, L. Powell Co. Announces Recall of Glider Rockers
Recall 01505 · Dec 18, 2000 · The L. Powell Co.
36,600
units affected
36,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01505
- Date
- Dec 18, 2000
- Company
- The L. Powell Co.
- Units affected
- 36,600
- Product
- Nostalgic Oak Bentwood Glider Rocker
- Product type
- Chairs, Stools & Benches
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
These are "Nostalgic Oak" Bentwood Glider Rockers with models numbers 139K, 139L, 144K and 144L. They move back and forth, using metal bearings. The model number is written only on the packaging. A label on the underside of these chairs reads, "Powell" and "Taiwan," and a white factory code sticker on the underside of these chairs reads "TZ." Rockers sold before November 1999 are not included in this recall.
What can happen
These glider rockers were manufactured improperly with soft wood and with nails, rather than with wood screws in the gliding joints. The glider rockers can break apart, causing occupants to fall to the floor.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the glider rockers, and contact L. Powell to receive a free repair kit to stabilize the rocker. Consumers were sent direct notification of this recall.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- L. Powell has received 44 reports of glider rockers breaking and causing consumers to fall, 12 of which involved minor injuries, such as scratches and bruises.
- Sold at
- Fingerhut mail order, furniture stores and specialty shops nationwide sold these glider rockers with and without an accompanying ottoman, from November 1999 to September 2000, for up to $145.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled nostalgic oak bentwood glider rocker?
Consumers should immediately stop using the glider rockers, and contact L. Powell to receive a free repair kit to stabilize the rocker. Consumers were sent direct notification of this recall.
What is the hazard?
These glider rockers were manufactured improperly with soft wood and with nails, rather than with wood screws in the gliding joints. The glider rockers can break apart, causing occupants to fall to the floor.
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.