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Product recall · CPSCJanuary 17, 2013Serious
American Signature Hayward Push Back Chairs
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The chair can tip over backwards when used in its fully reclined position, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — The product can tip onto a child.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact American Signature to receive free replacement legs. Consumers may also return the chairs for a store credit equal to the full price of the chair. American Signature is contacting its customers directly.
Who to contact: American Signature Inc.; at (800) 743-4577, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.vcf.com or www.asfurniture.com, then click on Safety Recalls.
The product
The recalled chairs are Hayward Push Back reclining armchairs. They are 38 inches high and covered in brown or black faux leather fabric with double-needle baseball stitching. The brown chair is item number HGB-805-1. The black chair is item number HGB-805-2. The item number is on the upper right-hand side of the product tag attached to the bottom side of the chair's footrest.
Details
- Units affected
- About 2,158
- Recall date
- January 17, 2013
- Brand
- American Signature Inc., of Columbus, Ohio
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- No incidents or injuries have been reported.
HGB-805-1HGB-805-2
Value City Furniture stores and American Signature Furniture stores from June 2012 to August 2012 for about $150.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “American Signature Recalls Hayward Push Back Chairs Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Value City Furniture and American Signature Furniture Stores”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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