CPSCRecalled Dec 18, 2000 · #01505
CPSC, L. Powell Co. Announces Recall of Glider Rockers
Hazard
These glider rockers were manufactured improperly with soft wood and with nails, rather than with wood screws in the gliding joints. The glider rockers can break apart, causing occupants to fall to the floor.
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These are "Nostalgic Oak" Bentwood Glider Rockers with models numbers 139K, 139L, 144K and 144L. They move back and forth, using metal bearings. The model number is written only on the packaging. A label on the underside of these chairs reads, "Powell" and "Taiwan," and a white factory code sticker on the underside of these chairs reads "TZ." Rockers sold before November 1999 are not included in this recall.
Product details
- Product
- Nostalgic Oak Bentwood Glider Rocker
- Type
- Chairs, Stools & Benches
- Manufacturer
- Not specified
- Model numbers
- 139K, 139L, 144K, 144L
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Fingerhut mail order, furniture stores and specialty shops nationwide sold these glider rockers with and without an accompanying ottoman, from November 1999 to September 2000, for up to $145.
- Made in
- Taiwan
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the glider rockers, and contact L. Powell to receive a free repair kit to stabilize the rocker. Consumers were sent direct notification of this recall.