Office of Information and Public Affairs | Washington, DC 20207 |
December 15, 2003 Alert #04-525 |
The following product safety recall was conducted voluntarily by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Rocking Chairs
Units: 2,900
Distributor: Hill-Rom, a Hillenbrand Industry, of Batesville, Ind.
Hazard: The chairs' support assembly can fail and cause the rocking chair to collapse, posing the risk of injury to the user.
Incidents/Injuries: Hill-Rom has received 40 reports of rocking chairs collapsing, including two reports of consumers receiving bumps and bruises to the head and shoulders.
Description: The wooden rocking chairs were sold in two styles, a contemporary model (PI155131) and a more traditional model (P155132). Both style rocking chairs have a clear varnish finish. The rocking chairs can be identified by washers and screws located under the seat, near the legs.
Sold To: Hospitals and other similar institutions between January 1997 and May 2003.
Manufactured In: U.S.A.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the rocking chairs and contact Hill-Rom to receive a replacement rocker glider.
Consumer Contact: Contact Hill-Rom toll-free at (800) 445-3720 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.