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Product recall · CPSCOctober 1, 2015Serious
Pier 1 Imports Outdoor Patio Swivel Armchairs
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The swivel armchair can tip backward while rocking and consumers can fall off, posing a fall hazard.
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.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swivel armchairs and return them to any Pier 1 Imports store for a full refund or for a store credit.
Who to contact: Pier 1 Imports at 800-245-4595 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT or Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT, or online at www.Pier1.com and click on Product Notes & Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
The product
This recall involves Pier 1 Imports' Katerina model outdoor patio swivel armchairs. The chair is black/brown powder-coated aluminum and swivels and rocks. The chairs measure about 29 inches wide, 32 inches deep and 38 inches high. The chair has SKU number 2899742. Pier 1 Imports, Katerina and the SKU number are printed on the chair's hangtag.
Details
- Units affected
- About 2,500 in the U.S. (in addition, about 30 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- October 1, 2015
- Brand
- Pier 1 Imports, of Fort Worth, Texas
- What has been reported
- Pier 1 Imports has received five reports of the chair tipping over in stores with consumers in them, including one report of a consumer who received contusions and scratches.
2899742
Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide and online at www.Pier1.com from December 2014 through July 2015 for between $375 and $580.
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: “Pier 1 Imports Recalls Outdoor Patio Swivel Armchairs 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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