The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·16240·Announced 2016-08-09

Brown Jordan Recalls Swivel Patio Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

Brown Jordan Services is recalling Hampton Bay swivel patio chairs because the base can break, posing a fall hazard. Consumers should stop using the chairs and contact the company for a free repair kit.

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 where injury has been reported (16 reports of bruises and abrasions), but no deaths or serious injuries are mentioned, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for products with reported injuries but no fatalities.

Plain-English summary

Brown Jordan Services is recalling Hampton Bay Fall River swivel dining and lounge chairs due to a fall hazard. The base of the chair can break during normal use, which can cause the chair to collapse. The chairs are made of steel with a round swivel base and armrests, and feature red or green cushions or white liner fabric for custom slipcovers.

The firm has received 410 reports of the swivel chairs breaking, including 16 reports of injuries, primarily bruises and abrasions resulting from falls. About 265,000 chairs were sold in the United States, and an additional 16,000 were sold in Canada. The chairs were sold exclusively at The Home Depot nationwide and online from October 2012 through January 2015 for approximately $200 for a set of two chairs to $550 for a 7-piece patio set.

Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and contact Brown Jordan Services for a free repair kit. The company can be reached toll-free at 855-899-2127 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET on Monday through Friday, or online at www.bjsoutdoor.com by clicking on "Customer Care" and then "Recall Information."

The recalled product

Product
Swivel Dining and Lounge Chairs
Manufacturer
JiangSu Sunnyland Furniture Manufacturing Co. Ltd., of China
Category
Consumer Product — Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
265,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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