Summer Classics Recalls Swivel Rocking Lounge Chairs Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 17704 · Oct 20, 2016 · Summer Classics
800
units affected
800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17704
- Date
- Oct 20, 2016
- Company
- Summer Classics
- Units affected
- 800
- Product
- Swivel rocking lounge chairs
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves Summer Classics swivel rocking lounge chairs in the Aire, Belize, Bentley, Charleston, and Skye styles in multiple colors and finishes. The chairs are made for outdoor use and are designed to swivel 360 degrees and rock back and forth. All the chair styles, except the Bentley style, come with detachable cushions. An "SC" brass logo is affixed to the back of the chairs. Style Color/Finish Dimensions Aire Ancient Earth/Black Walnut 27"W 27"D 36.25"H Belize Oyster 27.25"W 29.5"D 36"H Bentley Oyster 29.5"W 31.83"D 35.5"H Bentley Black Walnut 29.5"W 31.83"D 35.5"H Charleston Mahogany 31"W 36.5"D 37.75"H Charleston Oyster 31"W 36.5"D 37.75"H Skye Black Walnut 27.25"W 32.5"D 36.75"H Skye Oyster 27.25"W 32.5"D 36.75"H
What can happen
The seat bucket of the lounge chairs can break away from the base while a user is in the chair, posing a fall hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lounge chairs and contact Summer Classics for a full refund. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received six reports of the lounge chairs breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Summer Classics stores and other stores nationwide from September 2015 through October 2016 for between $1,100 and $2,400.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled swivel rocking lounge chairs?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lounge chairs and contact Summer Classics for a full refund. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.
What is the hazard?
The seat bucket of the lounge chairs can break away from the base while a user is in the chair, posing a fall hazard.
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.