The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·12738·Announced 2012-06-21

Bluestem Brands Recalls Recliner Chairs Due to Lead Paint Violation

Bluestem Brands is recalling recliner chairs because the surface paint on the legs contains excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited by federal law.

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 (lead paint violation) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Bluestem Brands, Inc., of Eden Prairie, Minn., is recalling about 405 adult-sized recliner chairs. The recalled chairs have wooden legs, a reclining function, and a foot rest extension. The fabric is jacquard in a paisley design. The chairs were manufactured in China.

The recall was issued because the surface paint on the legs of the recliner contains excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited under federal law. No injuries have been reported.

The chairs were sold at Fingerhut catalogs, Fingerhut.com, and Gettington.com from July 2011 through January 2012. Consumers should contact Tone World International Inc. to receive free replacement legs along with instructions on removing the old legs and attaching the new ones.

The recalled product

Product
Recliner Chair
Manufacturer
Bluestem Brands, Inc., of Eden Prairie, Minn.
Category
Consumer Product — Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
405

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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