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Product Recall
Brooks Furniture Recalls Glider Rockers Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively to Kaplan Early Learning
Brooks Furniture Glider Rocker Style 1529P
Brooks Furniture Glider Rockers
Recall Date: June 18th, 2014
Type: Chairs
Units: About 350
Hazards: The spindles in the glider base can separate while rocking, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Remedies: Repair
Consumers should stop using the glider rocker and contact Brooks Furniture to receive a free replacement base.
Description
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.
Images:
Brooks Furniture Glider Rocker Style 1529P
Brooks Furniture Glider Rocker Style 1529V-LM
Consumer 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.Injuries:
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.
Manufacturers:
Brooks Furniture Mfg. Inc. of Tazewell, Tenn.
Retailers:
Kaplan Early Learning Co .nationwide from October 2011 to December 2012 for about $390 to $540 depending on style.
