The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·16263·Announced 2016-09-15

Bungee Chairs Recalled Due to Rivet Breakage and Fall Hazard

Big 5 Sporting Goods is recalling Captiva Designs bungee chairs because rivets can break, posing a fall hazard. Consumers should stop using them and return them for a refund.

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 (two injuries from falls), but no fatalities or serious injuries requiring hospitalization are explicitly stated, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Big 5 Sporting Goods is recalling Captiva Designs bungee chairs with model number AC098. The chairs feature a navy blue and teal nylon and bungee seat with black metal legs. The recall is due to a hazard where the chair rivets can break while in use, posing a fall risk to the consumer.

The company has received three reports of chair rivets breaking, including two reports of injuries resulting from falls. The chairs were sold exclusively at Big 5 Sporting Goods stores nationwide from May 2016 through July 2016 for approximately $30. About 4,100 units were sold in the United States.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bungee chairs and return them to any Big 5 Sporting Goods store for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact Nanjing Kekang Outdoor Products toll-free at 866-283-4411 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the Big 5 Sporting Goods website and click on "Product Recall" at the bottom of the homepage.

The recalled product

Product
Bungee chairs
Manufacturer
Big 5 Sporting Goods, of El Segundo, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
4,100

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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