The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·12019·Announced 2011-10-25

Big Lots Recalls Glider Recliners Due to Entrapment and Finger Crushing Hazards

Big Lots is recalling approximately 375,000 glider recliners with ottomans due to risks of child entrapment and finger crushing.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (entrapment and crushing) where injury has not been reported as permanent or severe, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported serious injury.

Plain-English summary

Big Lots is recalling approximately 375,000 Microfiber and Leather Glider Recliners with Ottomans. These reclining glider/rocking chairs were sold at Big Lots stores nationwide from January 2005 through December 2009 for about $170. The chairs feature circular metal bases and cushions covered in light brown or green microfiber fabric or dark brown simulated leather fabric. The manufacturer is Dongguan Shindin Metal & Plastic Products Ltd., of China.

The recall is due to an exposed gap between the moving parts of the chair and the base framework, which can allow access to toddlers and infants, posing an entrapment hazard. Additionally, other exposed moving parts on the chair and ottoman can pose finger pinching and crushing hazards to older children and adults. CPSC received two reports of children under age two who were found trapped at the neck between horizontal components of the frame at the back of the chair. In both incidents, adults were able to release the children, who suffered no permanent injuries.

Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and contact Big Lots for a free repair kit that covers the base framework and the moving parts of the chair and ottoman. For additional information, consumers can contact Big Lots toll-free at (866) 244-5687 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.biglots.com.

The recalled product

Product
Microfiber Glider Recliners with Ottomans and Leather Glider Recliners with Ottomans
Manufacturer
Dongguan Shindin Metal & Plastic Products Ltd., of China
Category
Consumer Product — Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
375,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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