Swivel Rocker Chairs Recalled by Tropitone Furniture

Recalled August 17, 2000 · CPSC recall 00166b · Swivel

Hazard

The base of the chair can crack, causing the person seated in the chair to fall.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the swivel rocker chairs and contact Tropitone Furniture Co. to receive a free replacement base for their rocker chair.

Units

About 1,440

Incidents / injuries

Tropitone has received five reports of the base of these chairs cracking, and one report of a consumer falling from a chair. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The chairs have oval-shaped arms and are sold in two styles. Chairs with model number 189930 have cushion seats. Chairs with model number 199930 have sling fabric seats. Both models were sold in various solid colors and print fabrics. The chair frames have six color finishes: aged pewter, aluminum, chrome, golden bronze, heron blue, and textured ebony.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the swivel rocker chairs and contact Tropitone Furniture Co. to receive a free replacement base for their rocker chair.

Contact

For more information, contact Tropitone at (800) 654-7000 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

Product

Echo swivel rocker chairs

Manufacturer(s)

Tropitone Furniture Co., of Irvine, Calif.

Retailers

Outdoor/patio furniture stores nationwide sold the chairs, from January 2000 through May 2000, for between $250 and $280.

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