Hill-Rom Recall of Rocking Chairs

Rocking Chairs

Date of Recall

2003-12-15

CPSC Release Number

04-525

Manufactured In

U.S.A.

Units

2,900

Distributor

Hill-Rom, a Hillenbrand Industry, of Batesville, Ind.

Sold By

Hospitals and other similar institutions between January 1997 and May 2003.

Problem/Hazard

The chairs' support assembly can fail and cause the rocking chair to collapse, posing the risk of injury to the user.

Injuries/Incidents

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.

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.

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