The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·07222·Announced 2007-06-26

Bond Manufacturing Recalls Folding Recliner Chairs That Can Collapse

Bond Manufacturing is recalling about 68,000 folding recliner chairs that can collapse or fall backward, posing fall and laceration hazards.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves significant injury reports, including a severe laceration and multiple injuries to the head, back, and neck, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Bond Manufacturing Co. is recalling approximately 68,000 Rockingham Deluxe Lounge Chairs, also sold as Vanderwall Folding Recliner Chairs. The chairs have a mesh covering attached to the steel frame by a woven cord and were sold in various colors including bronze, navy blue, and orange. The recliners measure approximately 40 inches long, 28 inches wide, and 46 inches high.

The recall is due to faulty support brackets or weak frames that can cause the chairs to collapse or fall backward. Bond is aware of 13 incidents where the chairs fell or collapsed, resulting in eight reported injuries. These injuries include damage to shoulders, backs, necks, heads, and hands, as well as one severe laceration to a finger.

The chairs were sold at hardware, variety, and discount department stores nationwide from December 2006 through April 2007 for between $35 and $100. Consumers should stop using the recalled chairs immediately and return them to the store of purchase for a full refund. For more information, contact Bond Manufacturing toll-free at (866) 771-2663.

The recalled product

Product
Rockingham Deluxe Lounge Chairs (also sold as Vanderwall Folding Recliner Chairs)
Affected units
68,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.