CPSCJanuary 27, 2009

Lane Home Furnishings Glider Recliners recall: Fall Hazard

Lane Home Furnishings Recalls Glider Recliners Due to Fall Hazard

Why was Lane Home Furnishings Glider Recliners recalled?

The base of the chair, if installed backwards, can allow the chair to tip-over backwards, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

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. 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

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Glider Recliners
Company
Lane Furniture Industries Inc., of Tupelo, Miss.
Quantity
About 700
Sold at
Various home furnishing retailers nationwide from June 2008 through October 2008 for about $500.
Recall date
January 27, 2009
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received one report of the recliner tipping-over backwards, causing the consumer to fall to the floor.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

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.

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