Reclining Lounge Chairs Sold at Menards Stores Recalled for Collapsing Hazard

Recalled July 20, 2007 · CPSC recall 07247 · Reclining

Hazard

Faulty support brackets and/or weak frames can cause the chairs to collapse, posing a fall and severe laceration hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled chairs immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Units

About 15,000

Incidents / injuries

Yotrio has received one report of a chair collapsing, causing to the consumer to fall to the ground. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves Rockingham deluxe reclining lounge chairs. The folding lounge chairs have an orange mesh covering that attaches to a steel frame by a woven cord. The high-back chairs measure 40 inches long by 28 inches wide by 46 inches high and have a padded headrest. A hangtag attached to the chair reads in part "Backyard Creations" and "Deluxe Rockingham Reclining Chair."

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled chairs immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Yotrio at (800) 793-7055 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers can also visit the firm's Web site at www.yotrioint.com

Product

Lounge Chairs

Manufacturer(s)

Yotrio International LLC, of Orinda, Calif.

Retailers

Menards stores from March 2007 through May 2007 for between $40 and $60.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →