Big Lots Glider Recliners with Ottomans recall: Entrapment and Finger Crushing Hazards
Big Lots Recalls Glider Recliners with Ottomans Due to Entrapment and Finger Crushing Hazards
Why was Big Lots Glider Recliners with Ottomans recalled?
An exposed gap between the moving parts of the chair and the base framework can allow access to toddlers and infants, posing an entrapment hazard. In addition, other exposed moving parts on the chair and the ottoman can pose finger pinching and crushing hazards to older children and adults.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and contact Big Lots for a free repair kit that covers the base framework and the moving parts of the chair and ottoman. Contact: For additional information, contact Big Lots toll-free at (866) 244-5687 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.biglots.com
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
- Microfiber Glider Recliners with Ottomans and Leather Glider Recliners with Ottomans
- Company
- Dongguan Shindin Metal & Plastic Products Ltd., of China
- Quantity
- About 375,000
- Sold at
- Big Lots stores nationwide from January 2005 through December 2009 for about $170.
- Recall date
- October 25, 2011
- Incidents / injuries
- CPSC received two reports of children under age two who were found trapped at the neck between horizontal components of the frame at the back of the chair. In both incidents, adults were able to release the children who suffered no permanent injuries.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The Microfiber Glider Recliner and Leather Glider Recliner are reclining glider/rocking chairs on a swivel base. Both the chair and ottoman sit on circular metal bases made from 1.25 inch metal tubing and have cushions covered in either light brown or green microfiber fabric or dark brown simulated leather fabric. A label under the seat of the chair identifies the manufacturer as Dongguan Shindin Metal and Plastic Products Ltd. There is a small label on the front metal rod under the seat that states "Maximum wt load 250 lbs."