Swivel Rocker Chairs Recalled by Tropitone Furniture
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.
- Agency
- CPSC
- Recall date
- Aug 17, 2000
- Status
- Active
- Company
- Tropitone Furniture Co., of Irvine, Calif.
1. What product was recalled?
Echo swivel rocker chairs
Quantity: About 1,440
- RECALL-NUMBER
- 00166b
2. Is my exact product affected?
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3. What is the hazard?
The base of the chair can crack, causing the person seated in the chair to fall.
4. What should I do now?
Consumers should immediately stop using the swivel rocker chairs and contact Tropitone Furniture Co. to receive a free replacement base for their rocker chair.. For more information, contact Tropitone at (800) 654-7000 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
5. Where was it sold or distributed?
See the official CPSC notice for retailer and distribution details.
6. Were injuries or illnesses reported?
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.
7. What remedy is available?
Consumers should immediately stop using the swivel rocker chairs and contact Tropitone Furniture Co. to receive a free replacement base for their rocker chair.. For more information, contact Tropitone at (800) 654-7000 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
8. Is the recall active or closed?
The source status is Active. The Recall Guy's urgency label is elevated, which is a separate deterministic site label.
9. When was the information checked?
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10. Where is the official source?
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