Brooks Furniture Recalls Glider Rockers Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively to Kaplan Early Learning
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The hazard
The spindles in the glider base can separate while rocking, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Incidents reported: The firm has received 29 reports of the chair's spindles separating or loosening on the base of the glider rockers. No injuries have been reported.
What to do now
Consumers should stop using the glider rocker and contact Brooks Furniture to receive a free replacement base.
Contact: Brooks Furniture at (800) 427-6657 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET or online at www.brooksfurnitureonline.com and click on "Recall" for more information.
About this recall
The recall includes two styles of Brooks Furniture glider rockers 1529P and 1529V-LM. The 1529P glider rocker has a maple wood frame with blue fabric upholstery. The 1529V-LM glider rocker has a maple wood frame with beige vinyl upholstery and a locking mechanism to disengage the glider. Both recalled chairs have the style number and manufacture date between 1/1/2011 and 12/31/2012 printed under the chair's seat. Brooks Furniture is printed on a label attached to the seat cushions.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC