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Product recall · CPSCAugust 9, 2007Serious
Outdoor Lounge Chairs Sold at Lowe's Stores
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The chairs can collapse due to faulty rivets, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
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 chairs immediately and return them to any Lowe's retail outlet to receive a full refund.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact L G Sourcing, Inc. toll-free at (866) 493-6560 anytime, or visit www.lowes.com
The product
This recall involves the Garden Treasures Cloud 9 Beyond outdoor lounge chairs. The chairs are tan in color, have a light steel frame, cloth seat, a pillow at the headrest and an adjustable sun visor.
Details
- Units affected
- About 6,000
- Recall date
- August 9, 2007
- Brand
- Taizhou Yongjiang Arts and Crafts Collective Ltd., of China, L G Sourcing Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- L G Sourcing, Inc. has received seven reports of the chairs breaking when in the reclined position, resulting in minor injuries, such as bruising to the back, hips, shoulders, arms and a torn ligament.
Lowe's retail outlet stores nationwide from December 2006 through April 2007 for about $60.
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: “Outdoor Lounge Chairs Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled 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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