CPSCGeneral Alert
Brooks Furniture Recalls Glider Rockers Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively to ...
Published: June 18, 2014Recall ID: 14210Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The spindles in the glider base can separate while rocking, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Product Description & Identification
The recall includes two styles of Brooks Furniture glider rockers 1529P and 1529V-LM. The 1529P glider rocker has a maple wood frame with blue fabric upholstery. The 1529V-LM glider rocker has a maple wood frame with beige vinyl upholstery and a locking mechanism to disengage the glider. Both recalled chairs have the style number and manufacture date between 1/1/2011 and 12/31/2012 printed under the chair's seat. Brooks Furniture is printed on a label attached to the seat cushions.
Affected Products
Brooks Furniture Glider Rockers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Brooks-Furniture-Recalls-Glider-Rockers |
| Title | Brooks Furniture Recalls Glider Rockers Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively to Kaplan Early Learning |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14210.Brooks%2520Blue%2520Chair_LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Brooks Furniture Glider Rocker Style 1529P |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14210.Brooks%2520Mom%2520Chair_LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Brooks Furniture Glider Rocker Style 1529V-LM |
| Hazards › Name | The spindles in the glider base can separate while rocking, posing a fall hazard to the user. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received 29 reports of the chair's spindles separating or loosening on the base of the glider rockers. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Brooks Furniture Glider Rockers |
| Products › Type | Chairs |
| Products › Category I D | 67768 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 350 |
| Recall I D | 1709 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the glider rocker and contact Brooks Furniture to receive a free replacement base. |
| Retailers › Name | Kaplan Early Learning Co .nationwide from October 2011 to December 2012 for about $390 to $540 depending on style. |
| Recall Date | 2014-06-18T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall includes two styles of Brooks Furniture glider rockers 1529P and 1529V-LM. The 1529P glider rocker has a maple wood frame with blue fabric upholstery. The 1529V-LM glider rocker has a maple wood frame with beige vinyl upholstery and a locking mechanism to disengage the glider. Both recalled chairs have the style number and manufacture date between 1/1/2011 and 12/31/2012 printed under the chair's seat. Brooks Furniture is printed on a label attached to the seat cushions. |
| Recall Number | 14210 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Brooks Furniture Mfg. Inc. of Tazewell, Tenn. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | Brooks Furniture at (800) 427-6657 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET or online at www.brooksfurnitureonline.com and click on "Recall" for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-09T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |