Swivel rocking lounge chairs
CPSC Recall #17-704 — October 20, 2016
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 17-704 |
| Recall Date | October 20, 2016 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | About 800 |
| Importer | Summer Classics Inc., of Pelham, Ala. |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| Summer Classics stores and other stores nationwide from September 2015 through October 2016 for between $1 |
| 100 and $2 |
| 400. |
Product
Swivel rocking lounge chairs
Description
This recall involves Summer Classics swivel rocking lounge chairs in the Aire, Belize, Bentley, Charleston, and Skye styles in multiple colors and finishes. The chairs are made for outdoor use and are designed to swivel 360 degrees and rock back and forth. All the chair styles, except the Bentley style, come with detachable cushions. An “SC” brass logo is affixed to the back of the chairs. Style Color/Finish Dimensions Aire Ancient Earth/Black Walnut 27”W 27”D 36.25”H Belize Oyster 27.25”W 29.5”D 36”H Bentley Oyster 29.5”W 31.83”D 35.5”H Bentley Black Walnut 29.5”W 31.83”D 35.5”H Charleston Mahogany 31”W 36.5”D 37.75”H Charleston Oyster 31”W 36.5”D 37.75”H Skye Black Walnut 27.25”W 32.5”D 36.75”H Skye Oyster 27.25”W 32.5”D 36.75”H
Hazard
The seat bucket of the lounge chairs can break away from the base while a user is in the chair, posing a fall hazard.
Incidents & Injuries
The firm has received six reports of the lounge chairs breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lounge chairs and contact Summer Classics for a full refund. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.
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In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.