The Recall Desk
CriticalCPSC·96056·Announced 1995-12-26

Astro-Lounger Recliner Chairs Recalled Due to Head Entrapment Hazard

CPSC and Astro-Lounger Furniture are recalling approximately 1,000 recliner chairs because the gap between the seat and footrest can entrap a child's head, posing a strangulation risk.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that CPSC is aware of one incident in which a 13-month-old child died in a recliner, which mandates a Critical severity score per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Astro-Lounger Furniture Manufacturing Company Inc. are recalling approximately 1,000 Astro-Lounger recliner chairs. The recall is due to a head entrapment hazard where the space between the chair's seat and footrest measures 6.75 inches, which exceeds the voluntary industry standard of five inches. This large opening is sufficient to entrap a child's head, potentially leading to strangulation if the child leans forward and their weight forces the leg rest down.

The affected chairs are upholstered in beige, blue, brown, or mauve fabric and feature a label reading "Astro-Lounger" on the footrest. They were sold through furniture stores nationwide from 1990 to January 1994 for approximately $99 each. CPSC is aware of one incident in which a 13-month-old child died in a recliner.

Consumers should measure the space between the seat and footrest. If the opening is greater than five inches, they should stop using the chair immediately and contact Astro-Lounger at (800) 700-6945. The company will provide a free crossbar to attach between the seat and footrest to reduce the space and prevent head entrapment.

The recalled product

Product
Astro-Lounger recliner chairs
Manufacturer
Astro-Lounger Furniture
Category
Consumer Product — Furniture
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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