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Fall / CollapseAugust 17, 2000CPSC #00166b

Swivel Rocker Chairs Recalled by Tropitone Furniture

Product
Furniture
Units affected
1,440
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

The chairs have oval-shaped arms and are sold in two styles. Chairs with model number 189930 have cushion seats. Chairs with model number 199930 have sling fabric seats. Both models were sold in various solid colors and print fabrics. The chair frames have six color finishes: aged pewter, aluminum, chrome, golden bronze, heron blue, and textured ebony.

Hazard

The base of the chair can crack, causing the person seated in the chair to fall.

Injuries

Tropitone has received five reports of the base of these chairs cracking, and one report of a consumer falling from a chair. No injuries have been reported.

Where it was sold

  • Outdoor/patio furniture stores nationwide sold the chairs, from January 2000 through May 2000, for between $250 and $280.

Photos

Recalled Echo swivel rocker chair
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