Recall #09-719 · Published January 27, 2009

Lane Furniture Industries Glider Recliners

Lane Home Furnishings Recalls Glider Recliners Due to Fall Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Glider Recliners from Lane Furniture Industries on January 27, 2009. CPSC identifies this hazard: The base of the chair, if installed backwards, can allow the chair to tip-over backwards, posing a fall hazard to consumers. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recliners and contact Lane to verify if their product is included in the recall. Lane will arrange for a free in-home inspection and repair of affected products.

Recalled Glider Recliner
Recalled Glider Recliner
Image: CPSC recall notice

What to check on the product label

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

Additional identifying details

The model number, manufacture date and 9-digit serial number can be located beneath the footrest of the recliner.

Which products are included?

The recall involves Lane's Glider Recliners, model numbers 2056 and 2085. Affected recliners have a manufacture date between June 2008 and October 2008. The model number, manufacture date and 9-digit serial number can be located beneath the footrest of the recliner.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

The base of the chair, if installed backwards, can allow the chair to tip-over backwards, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Incidents and injuries

The firm has received one report of the recliner tipping-over backwards, causing the consumer to fall to the floor.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recliners and contact Lane to verify if their product is included in the recall. Lane will arrange for a free in-home inspection and repair of affected products.

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Lane Furniture Industries Inc., of Tupelo, Miss.
Recall number
09-719
Units
About 700
Manufactured in
United States
Sold at / sales period
Various home furnishing retailers nationwide from June 2008 through October 2008 for about $500.

Glider Recliners

CPSC product type: Chairs, Stools & Benches

Recall contact information

For additional information, contact Lane Home Furnishings toll-free at (877) 405-3745 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.lanefurniture.com/customer

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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