| Office of Information and Public Affairs | Washington, DC 20207 |
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 20, 2007 Release #07-247 |
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 793-7055 |
Name of Product: Lounge Chairs
Units: About 15,000
Manufacturer: Yotrio International LLC, of Orinda, Calif.
Hazard: Faulty support brackets and/or weak frames can cause the chairs to collapse, posing a fall and severe laceration hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Yotrio has received one report of a chair collapsing causing to the consumer to fall to the ground. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves Rockingham deluxe reclining lounge chairs. The folding lounge chairs have an orange mesh covering that attaches to a steel frame by a woven cord. The high-back chairs measure 40-inches long by 28-inches wide by 46-inches high and have a padded headrest. A hangtag attached to the chair reads in part "Backyard Creations" and "Deluxe Rockingham Reclining Chair."
Sold at: Menards stores from March 2007 through May 2007 for between $40 and $60.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled chairs immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Yotrio at (800) 793-7055 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers can also visit the firm's Web site at www.yotrioint.com