The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced the recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products unless otherwise instructed. Consumers can submit reports of harm to CPSC’s new searchable online product safety database at www.SaferProducts.gov. A searchable food and medical product recall database is available at http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/default.htm.
Units: About 375,000
Retailer: Big Lots, of Columbus, Ohio.
Hazard: A gap between the moving parts of the chair and the base framework can allow toddlers and infants to become trapped. Other exposed moving parts on the chair and the ottoman can pinch or crush fingers.
Description: The microfiber glider recliner and leather glider recliner and ottoman sit on circular metal bases made from metal tubing and have cushions covered in light brown or green microfiber fabric or dark brown simulated leather fabric. A label under the seat of the chair identifies the manufacturer as Dongguan Shindin Metal & Plastic Products Ltd.
Sold at: Big Lots stores nationwide from January 2005 through December 2009 for about $170.
Remedy: Contact Big Lots for a repair kit that covers the base framework and moving parts of the chair and ottoman.
Contact: Call 866-244-5687 or visit www.biglots.com.