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Gables Patio Rocking Chairs Recalled by Kmart

Recall 98-033 · November 26, 1997 · Kmart

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
98-033 (CPSC)
Recall date
November 26, 1997
Brand
Kmart
Category
Furniture and home
Products
Gables wrought-iron patio rocking chairs
Hazard
Falls and tip-overs hazard
Hazard type
Falls and tip-overs
Last updated by CPSC
November 26, 1997

What was recalled

Gables Patio Rocking Chairs Recalled by Kmart NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued November 26, 1997, Revised May 6, 2005 Release # 98-033 Company Phone Number: (866) 562-7848 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Mark Ross, (301) 504-7076 Note: Phone number changes. CPSC, Kmart Announce Recall to Repair Patio Rocking Chairs WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kmart Corp. of Troy, Mich., is announcing a recall to inspect and repair about 148,000 wrought-iron patio rocking chairs sold under the brand name "Gables." If assembled improperly, the rocking chairs can collapse, causing its occupant to fall. Kmart is aware of 84 reports of the rocking chairs collapsing, resulting in 80 injuries. One injury involved a cut to the head requiring three stitches. The remaining injuries included several reports of back pain and numerous reports of bruises. All but one of the incidents occurred when consumers sat on a display model of the chair in a Kmart store. The "Gables" wrought-iron rocking chairs have a green textured finish, and are sold as part of a five-piece patio set that includes a 54-inch oval table and four high-back chairs with spring-rocker function. The Kmart item number is 21-34-59 and the UPC code for the patio set is 018866001024. These numbers can be located on hang tags found on the set when sold and customer receipts. Kmart stores nationwide sold these rocking chairs from September 1996 through August 1997. The five- piece set sold for about $250. Consumers should check the positions of the rocking chairs' four bolts, located under the seats, to determine if their chairs have been assembled properly: The bolts located toward the back of the chair should fit all the way in the drilled hole. The bolt located toward the front part of the chair, closest to the rocker coil, should stick out about 1/16 inch. Be certain to check that all four bolts on the chair are tight. If consumers are not satisfied after inspecting their chairs, they can return the entire five-piece set to their nearest Kmart location for a refund. For more information, consumers should call Kmart at (866) 562-7848 anytime.

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Kmart; Gables.

Recall history and context

Kmart appears in 18 CPSC recalls on record. See all Kmart recalls.

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?

Gables wrought-iron patio rocking chairs. S.

Why was it recalled?

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

What should I do if I own one?

Follow the instructions in the official CPSC recall notice linked on this page.

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