CPSCGeneral Alert
Herrington Swivel Rockers Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled for Fall Hazard
Published: June 13, 2006Recall ID: 06187Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The recalled swivel rockers can be assembled incorrectly, causing them to break at the base or tip over backward easily. This poses a fall hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The rocker is part of the Herrington collection of patio furniture. The rocker is dark brown with a brown cloth seat, has a swivel base and a cut out pattern on the metal backrest. The item number, 119178, is printed on the rocker's packaging and on the assembly instructions. The rocker came in two sections, a base and a seat, and customers were required to bolt the seat to the base.
Affected Products
Herrington Swivel Rocker
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Herrington-Swivel-Rockers-Sold-at-Lowes-Stores-Recalled-for-Fall-Hazard- |
| Title | Herrington Swivel Rockers Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled for Fall Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/ce3e7bbca0724561ae97e0e2b040d954.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Swivel Rocker |
| Hazards › Name | The recalled swivel rockers can be assembled incorrectly, causing them to break at the base or tip over backward easily. This poses a fall hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | LG Sourcing received nine reports of injuries, including bruises and abrasions, when the rocker broke or tipped over. One individual reported having a slight concussion. All of the reported injuries involved display models at Lowe's stores. |
| Products › Name | Herrington Swivel Rocker |
| Products › Type | Chairs, Stools & Benches |
| Products › Category I D | 1877 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,100 |
| Recall I D | 3295 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled rockers immediately and return them to any Lowe's store for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | L G Sourcing Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C. |
| Retailers › Name | Lowe's stores nationwide from October 2005 through February 2006 for about $420 for a set of two rockers. |
| Recall Date | 2006-06-13T00:00:00 |
| Description | The rocker is part of the Herrington collection of patio furniture. The rocker is dark brown with a brown cloth seat, has a swivel base and a cut out pattern on the metal backrest. The item number, 119178, is printed on the rocker's packaging and on the assembly instructions. The rocker came in two sections, a base and a seat, and customers were required to bolt the seat to the base. |
| Recall Number | 06187 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Hanamint Corporation (Jiaxing), Inc., of China |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact Lowe's stores toll-free at (866) 259-8170 anytime, or visit www.lowes.com, the Lowe's Home Centers, Inc. Web site. |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-06-25T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |