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Swivel Rocker Chairs Recalled by Tropitone Furniture

U.S. CPSCFallsAug 17, 2000
Recalled Echo swivel rocker chair
Recalled Echo swivel rocker chair

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

Hazard

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

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the swivel rocker chairs and contact Tropitone Furniture Co. to receive a free replacement base for their rocker chair.

Incidents & 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.

Product description

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.

Sold on

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

Contact the company

For more information, contact Tropitone at (800) 654-7000 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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