Recall 06-117, published March 22, 2006
Walmart Mainstays Love Seat Rocker and Porch Rocker
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
IT-13379"Made in China" is printed on a sticker under the seat.
Which products are included?
The recall involves three models of rocking chairs, the Mainstays Love Seat Rocker (Model IT-13380) and the Mainstays Porch Rocker (Model IT-13379 and IT-13270). The Love Seat Rocker is wooden, white and seats two persons. The back support frame and the seat are made of slats. "Made in China" is printed on a sticker under the seat. The wooden Porch Rocker is sold in white and "natural" (light brown) color and seats only one person. "Made in Indonesia" is printed on a sticker under the Porch Rocker's seat. They sit on curved runners. The model number is printed on the rocker's packaging.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Poor construction and over-curvature of the chair's runners can cause instability, imbalance, fracturing of the wood, and tip-over during use. This poses a fall hazard to consumers.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these rocking chairs and return them to Wal-Mart for a full refund.
What should I do if I have IT-13379?
- Confirm the model number. Find the label and compare every letter and digit with IT-13379.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 925-6278, or go to www.walmart.com.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
- Brand
- Walmart
- Recall published
- March 22, 2006
- Category
- Furniture
- Units
- About 643,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Wal-Mart stores nationwide and on Wal-Mart's Web site. The Love Seat Rockers were sold from May 2004 through September 2005 for about $100. The Porch Rockers were sold from April 2004 through March 2006 for about $50.
