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CPSC, L. Powell Co. Announces Recall of Glider Rockers

U.S. CPSCFallsDec 18, 2000
Recalled "Nostalgic Oak" Bentwood Glider Rocker
Recalled "Nostalgic Oak" Bentwood Glider Rocker

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

These glider rockers were manufactured improperly with soft wood and with nails, rather than with wood screws in the gliding joints. The glider rockers can break apart, causing occupants to fall to the floor.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the glider rockers, and contact L. Powell to receive a free repair kit to stabilize the rocker. Consumers were sent direct notification of this recall.

Incidents & injuries

L. Powell has received 44 reports of glider rockers breaking and causing consumers to fall, 12 of which involved minor injuries, such as scratches and bruises.

Product description

These are "Nostalgic Oak" Bentwood Glider Rockers with models numbers 139K, 139L, 144K and 144L. They move back and forth, using metal bearings. The model number is written only on the packaging. A label on the underside of these chairs reads, "Powell" and "Taiwan," and a white factory code sticker on the underside of these chairs reads "TZ." Rockers sold before November 1999 are not included in this recall.

Sold on

Fingerhut mail order, furniture stores and specialty shops nationwide sold these glider rockers with and without an accompanying ottoman, from November 1999 to September 2000, for up to $145.

Contact the company

For more information, contact L. Powell at (877) 695-8956 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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