Official recall notice
CPSC, L. Powell Co. Announces Recall of Glider Rockers
- Recall date
- 2000-12-18
- Category
- Consumer Product
- Units affected
- 36,600
Why it was recalled
Hazard
These glider rockers were manufactured improperly with soft wood and with nails, rather than with wood screws in the gliding joints. The glider rockers can break apart, causing occupants to fall to the floor.
Recommended action
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the glider rockers, and contact L. Powell to receive a free repair kit to stabilize the rocker. Consumers were sent direct notification of this recall.
Product description
These are "Nostalgic Oak" Bentwood Glider Rockers with models numbers 139K, 139L, 144K and 144L. They move back and forth, using metal bearings. The model number is written only on the packaging. A label on the underside of these chairs reads, "Powell" and "Taiwan," and a white factory code sticker on the underside of these chairs reads "TZ." Rockers sold before November 1999 are not included in this recall.
Reported incidents
L. Powell has received 44 reports of glider rockers breaking and causing consumers to fall, 12 of which involved minor injuries, such as scratches and bruises.