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Lane Home Furnishings Glider Recliners
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The base of the chair, if installed backwards, can allow the chair to tip-over backwards, 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.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recliners and contact Lane to verify if their product is included in the recall. Lane will arrange for a free in-home inspection and repair of affected products.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Lane Home Furnishings toll-free at (877) 405-3745 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.lanefurniture.com/customer
The product
The recall involves Lane's Glider Recliners, model numbers 2056 and 2085. Affected recliners have a manufacture date between June 2008 and October 2008. The model number, manufacture date and 9-digit serial number can be located beneath the footrest of the recliner.
Details
- Units affected
- About 700
- Recall date
- January 27, 2009
- Brand
- Lane Furniture Industries Inc., of Tupelo, Miss.
- What has been reported
- The firm has received one report of the recliner tipping-over backwards, causing the consumer to fall to the floor.
Various home furnishing retailers nationwide from June 2008 through October 2008 for about $500.
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: “Lane Home Furnishings Recalls Glider Recliners Due to Fall Hazard”
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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