CPSC, Lane Furniture Industries Inc. Announce Recall of High-Leg Recliner Chairs
What was recalled
The recall includes three-position, high-leg recliner chairs that have a five-digit style number beginning with 026 or 027 and a shipping date prior to May 2002. The style number and shipping date can be found on a small label located either underneath the footrest or under the chair itself. High-leg recliner chairs measure 7 inches to 9 inches from the floor.
Hazard
A mechanism in the footrest can create a pinch point that can cause injury if consumers open or recline the chair by reaching underneath the footrest.
Injuries
Lane has received 18 reports of incidents involving the recliner chairs, including lacerations, cut fingernails and three reports of broken bones.
Made in
United States
Where it was sold
- Furniture stores nationwide, from December 1989 through April 2002, for between $500 and $1,200.
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