CPSC, Hill-Rom Announce Recall of Rocking Chairs
Recalled December 15, 2003 · CPSC recall 04525 · Hill-Rom
Hazard
The chairs' support assembly can fail and cause the rocking chair to collapse, posing the risk of injury to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the rocking chairs and contact Hill-Rom to receive a replacement rocker glider.
Units
2,900
Incidents / injuries
Hill-Rom has received 40 reports of rocking chairs collapsing, including two reports of consumers receiving bumps and bruises to the head and shoulders.
Description
The wooden rocking chairs were sold in two styles, a contemporary model (PI155131) and a more traditional model (P155132). Both style rocking chairs have a clear varnish finish. The rocking chairs can be identified by washers and screws located under the seat, near the legs.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the rocking chairs and contact Hill-Rom to receive a replacement rocker glider.
Contact
Contact Hill-Rom toll-free at (800) 445-3720 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Product
Rocking Chairs
Distributed by
Hill-Rom, a Hillenbrand Industry, of Batesville, Ind.
Retailers
Hospitals and other similar institutions, between January 1997 and May 2003.
Made in
United States
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →