American Signature Recalls Hayward Push Back Chairs Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Value City Furniture and American Signature Furniture Stores
American Signature Recalls Hayward Push Back Chairs Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Value City Furniture and American Signature Furniture Stores
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
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/American-Signature-Recalls-Hayward-Push-Back-Chairs-Due-to-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | American 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 L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.138659.2-13719%2520Brown%2520Hayward%2520Pushback%2520Chair%2520LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Hayward Push Back Chair – Brown (Item #HGB-805-1) |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.138661.1-13719%2520Black%2520Hayward%2520Pushback%2520Chair%2520LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Hayward Push Back Chair – Black (Item #HGB-805-2) |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.138663.3-13719%2520Hayward%2520Chair%2520Product%2520Tag%2520LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | The 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 › Name | The chair can tip over backwards when used in its fully reclined position, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | No incidents or injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Reclining Chair |
| Products › Type | Recliner Chair |
| Products › Category I D | 67774 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,158 |
| Recall I D | 1491 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers 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 › Name | American Signature Inc., of Columbus, Ohio |
| Retailers › Name | Value City Furniture stores and American Signature Furniture stores from June 2012 to August 2012 for about $150. |
| Recall Date | 2013-01-17T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 13719 |
| Remedy Options › 1 › Option | Refund |
| Remedy Options › 2 › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | American 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 Date | 2015-01-15T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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