The U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission and Big Lots of Columbus Ohio have announced a recall of 375,000 recliners and ottomans. The furniture, which glides horizontally, has exposed mechanisms which can inadvertently crush fingers and even entrap small children.
According to the CPSC, there have been two reports of small children (under two years old) who have had their necks trapped by the chair's gliding mechanism. Both children were freed by parents without permanent injury.
The CPSC recall affects the Microfiber Glider Recliner and Leather Glider Recliner, sold at Big Lots stores from January 2005 to December 2009 for about $170. 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 & Plastic Products Ltd. There is a small label on the front metal rod under the seat that states "Maximum wt load 250 lbs."
Consumers are urged to immediately stop using the furniture and contact Big Lots for a free repair kit which will cover the exposed moving parts.
For more information, consumers can contact Big Lots toll-free (866-244-5687) or visit the company's website: www.BigLots.com.
To report dangerous incidents with consumer products, visit the CPSC's Safer Products website: www.SaferProducts.gov.
Big Lots Recalls Glider Recliners with Ottomans Due to Entrapment and Finger Crushing Hazards [CPSC]
Product recall information [Big Lots]
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