Big Lots Recalls Hanging Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Jun 04, 2015, 02:00 ET

WASHINGTON, June 4, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Big-Lots-Recalls-Hanging-Chairs/

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Hanging chairs

Hazard: The hanging chairs can tip over when they face sideways and swing beyond the base, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hanging chairs and return the chairs to Big Lots for a full refund. Consumers can discard the base.

Consumer Contact: Big Lots toll-free at (866) 244-5687 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.biglots.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 16,000

Description: This recall involves egg-shaped hanging chairs that are made from brown plastic wicker pattern mesh and have red seat cushions. They hang from a chain connected to a black metal pole and U-shaped base.

Incidents/Injuries: Big Lots has received eight reports of the hanging chairs falling in stores with consumers in them, including five reports of minor injuries.

Sold exclusively at: Big Lots stores from December 2014 through January 2015 for about $300 including the base.

Importer: Big Lots Stores Inc., of Columbus, Ohio

Manufactured in: China

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