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American Signature Recalls Hayward Push Back Chairs Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Value City Furniture and American Signature Furniture Stores

Published: January 17, 2013Recall ID: 13719Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The chair can tip over backwards when used in its fully reclined position, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Product Description & Identification

The recalled chairs are Hayward Push Back reclining armchairs. They are 38 inches high and covered in brown or black faux leather fabric with double-needle baseball stitching. The brown chair is item number HGB-805-1. The black chair is item number HGB-805-2. The item number is on the upper right-hand side of the product tag attached to the bottom side of the chair's footrest.

Affected Products

Reclining Chair

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/American-Signature-Recalls-Hayward-Push-Back-Chairs-Due-to-Fall-Hazard
TitleAmerican Signature Recalls Hayward Push Back Chairs Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Value City Furniture and American Signature Furniture Stores
Images › 1 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.138659.2-13719%2520Brown%2520Hayward%2520Pushback%2520Chair%2520LARGE.jpg
Images › 1 › CaptionHayward Push Back Chair – Brown (Item #HGB-805-1)
Images › 2 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.138661.1-13719%2520Black%2520Hayward%2520Pushback%2520Chair%2520LARGE.jpg
Images › 2 › CaptionHayward Push Back Chair – Black (Item #HGB-805-2)
Images › 3 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.138663.3-13719%2520Hayward%2520Chair%2520Product%2520Tag%2520LARGE.jpg
Images › 3 › CaptionThe Hayward Push Back Chair model number is found on the upper right-hand side of the product label attached to the bottom side of the chair’s footrest.
Hazards › NameThe chair can tip over backwards when used in its fully reclined position, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Injuries › NameNo incidents or injuries have been reported.
Products › NameReclining Chair
Products › TypeRecliner Chair
Products › Category I D67774
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 2,158
Recall I D1491
Remedies › NameConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact American Signature to receive free replacement legs. Consumers may also return the chairs for a store credit equal to the full price of the chair. American Signature is contacting its customers directly.
Importers › NameAmerican Signature Inc., of Columbus, Ohio
Retailers › NameValue City Furniture stores and American Signature Furniture stores from June 2012 to August 2012 for about $150.
Recall Date2013-01-17T00:00:00
DescriptionThe recalled chairs are Hayward Push Back reclining armchairs. They are 38 inches high and covered in brown or black faux leather fabric with double-needle baseball stitching. The brown chair is item number HGB-805-1. The black chair is item number HGB-805-2. The item number is on the upper right-hand side of the product tag attached to the bottom side of the chair's footrest.
Recall Number13719
Remedy Options › 1 › OptionRefund
Remedy Options › 2 › OptionRepair
Consumer ContactAmerican Signature Inc.; at (800) 743-4577, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.vcf.com or www.asfurniture.com, then click on Safety Recalls.
Last Publish Date2015-01-15T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryChina

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