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.
"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.
Incidents and injuries
Wal-Mart has received 55 incident reports, including 45 injuries. Those injuries include a cut in the leg, requiringg 16 stitches, a slight concussion, fractured ribs, wrist and cervical/lumbar sprains, upper back injuries, a pinched nerve, a shoulder joint tear, and one incident in which a pregnant woman began having contractions after the display chair in which she was sitting flipped over backwards. Many of the injuries occurred on display models in Wal-Mart stores.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these rocking chairs and return them to Wal-Mart for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Walmart
- Product type
- Chairs & stools
- Recall number
- 06-117
- Units
- About 643,000
- Manufactured in
- China, Indonesia
- 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.
- Importer
- Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Mainstays Love Seat Rocker and Porch Rocker
CPSC product type: Chairs, Stools & Benches
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit Wal-Mart's Web site at www.walmart.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.