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Rocking Chairs Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Fall Hazard

Recall 06-117 · March 22, 2006 · Rocking Chairs Sold at Wal-Mart

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using these rocking chairs and return them to Wal-Mart for a full refund.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
06-117 (CPSC)
Recall date
March 22, 2006
Brand
Rocking Chairs Sold at Wal-Mart
Category
Furniture and home
Products
Mainstays Love Seat Rocker and Porch Rocker
Hazard
Falls and tip-overs hazard
Hazard type
Falls and tip-overs
Units
About 643,000
Made in
China, Indonesia
Last updated by CPSC
May 22, 2024

What was recalled

The recall involves three models of rocking chairs, the Mainstays Love Seat Rocker (Model IT-13380) and the Mainstays Porch Rocker (Model IT-13379 and IT-13270). The Love Seat Rocker is wooden, white and seats two persons. The back support frame and the seat are made of slats. "Made in China" is printed on a sticker under the seat. The wooden Porch Rocker is sold in white and "natural" (light brown) color and seats only one person. "Made in Indonesia" is printed on a sticker under the Porch Rocker's seat. They sit on curved runners. The model number is printed on the rocker's packaging.

Is my product affected?

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  • Mainstays Love Seat Rocker and Porch Rocker · About 643,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Wal-Mart stores nationwide and on Wal-Mart's Web site. The Love Seat Rockers were sold from May 2004 through September 2005 for about $100. The Porch Rockers were sold from April 2004 through March 2006 for about $50.; Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark..

Injuries or incidents reported

Wal-Mart has received 55 incident reports, including 45 injuries. Those injuries include a cut in the leg, requiringg 16 stitches, a slight concussion, fractured ribs, wrist and cervical/lumbar sprains, upper back injuries, a pinched nerve, a shoulder joint tear, and one incident in which a pregnant woman began having contractions after the display chair in which she was sitting flipped over backwards. Many of the injuries occurred on display models in Wal-Mart stores.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit Wal-Mart's Web site at www.walmart.com

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 294 recalls in the furniture and home category, 93 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Mainstays Love Seat Rocker and Porch Rocker (About 643,000 units). The recall involves three models of rocking chairs, the Mainstays Love Seat Rocker (Model IT-13380) and the Mainstays Porch Rocker (Model IT-13379 and IT-13270).

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Falls and tip-overs hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using these rocking chairs and return them to Wal-Mart for a full refund.

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