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Product recall · CPSCJune 18, 2014Serious
Brooks Furniture Glider Rockers
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The spindles in the glider base can separate while rocking, posing a fall hazard to the user.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
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 stop using the glider rocker and contact Brooks Furniture to receive a free replacement base.
Who to contact: Brooks Furniture at (800) 427-6657 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET or online at www.brooksfurnitureonline.com and click on "Recall" for more information.
The product
The recall includes two styles of Brooks Furniture glider rockers 1529P and 1529V-LM. The 1529P glider rocker has a maple wood frame with blue fabric upholstery. The 1529V-LM glider rocker has a maple wood frame with beige vinyl upholstery and a locking mechanism to disengage the glider. Both recalled chairs have the style number and manufacture date between 1/1/2011 and 12/31/2012 printed under the chair's seat. Brooks Furniture is printed on a label attached to the seat cushions.
Details
- Units affected
- About 350
- Recall date
- June 18, 2014
- Brand
- Brooks Furniture Mfg. Inc. of Tazewell, Tenn.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received 29 reports of the chair's spindles separating or loosening on the base of the glider rockers. No injuries have been reported.
Kaplan Early Learning Co .nationwide from October 2011 to December 2012 for about $390 to $540 depending on style.
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: “Brooks Furniture Recalls Glider Rockers Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively to Kaplan Early Learning”
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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