CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The hanging chairs can tip over when they face sideways and swing beyond the base, posing a fall hazard.
Big Lots Recalls Hanging Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
This recall involves egg-shaped hanging chairs that are made from brown plastic wicker pattern mesh and have red seat cushions. They hang from a chain connected to a black metal pole and U-shaped base.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hanging chairs and return the chair bases only to a Big Lots store for a full refund of the entire purchase price of the chair and base. Consumers can keep the chairs.
Contact Information
Big Lots toll-free at (866) 244-5687 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.biglots.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom for more information.
Recall Details
Sold At
Big Lots stores from December 2014 through January 2015 for about $300 including the base.
Hazard Type
Tip-Over
Injuries
Big Lots has received eight reports of the hanging chairs falling in stores with consumers in them, including five reports of minor injuries.
Remedy
Refund
Recall Number
15158
Product Information
Product Name
Hanging chairs
Product Type
Chairs
Number of Units
About 16,000
Imported By
Big Lots Stores Inc., of Columbus, Ohio
Manufactured In
China