CPSC, Lane Furniture Industries Inc. Announce Recall of High-Leg Recliner Chairs
Laceration
The hazard
A mechanism in the footrest can create a pinch point that can cause injury if consumers open or recline the chair by reaching underneath the footrest.
Incidents reported: Lane has received 18 reports of incidents involving the recliner chairs, including lacerations, cut fingernails and three reports of broken bones.
What to do now
Contact Lane Furniture Industries to receive a repair kit.
Contact: Lane Furniture Industries at (662) 566-3728 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website www.lanefurniture.com
About this recall
The recall includes three-position, high-leg recliner chairs that have a five-digit style number beginning with 026 or 027 and a shipping date prior to May 2002. The style number and shipping date can be found on a small label located either underneath the footrest or under the chair itself. High-leg recliner chairs measure 7 inches to 9 inches from the floor.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC