CPSC recall 12-738, announced June 21, 2012, covers Bluestem Brands Recliner Chair (about 405 units). The surface paint on the legs of the recliner contains excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should contact Tone World International Inc. to receive free replacement legs along with instructions on removing the old legs and attaching the new ones. Recall contact: call (763) 513-9596, or email jeffg@twmpls.com.
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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.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The phrases: "Manufactured By Xiamen Xinzhjheng Foam Products Co., LTD Xiang-Bei Industrial Area, Xiang' An District, Xiamen" and "Made in China" are printed on a label located on the underside of the recliner chair.
Which products are included?
The recalled adult-sized recliner chairs have wooden legs. The chairs include a reclining function and foot rest extension. The fabric is jacquard in a paisley design. The phrases: "Manufactured By Xiamen Xinzhjheng Foam Products Co., LTD Xiang-Bei Industrial Area, Xiang' An District, Xiamen" and "Made in China" are printed on a label located on the underside of the recliner chair.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Where to look
a label located on the underside of the recliner chair
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- July 2011 through January 2012
Why it was recalled
The surface paint on the legs of the recliner contains excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should contact Tone World International Inc. to receive free replacement legs along with instructions on removing the old legs and attaching the new ones.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Contact the firm. Call (763) 513-9596, or email jeffg@twmpls.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a replacement. The notice says the remedy is free.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Bluestem Brands
- Product type
- Recliners, Chairs & stools
- Recall number
- 12-738
- Units
- About 405
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Fingerhut catalogs, Fingerhut.com and Gettington.com from July 2011 through January 2012.
- Importer
- Bluestem Brands, Inc., of Eden Prairie, Minn.
- Distributor
- Tone World International Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Recliner Chair
CPSC product type: Recliner Chair
This recall in context
Compared with the 22 recliner recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 405 units: the 20th-largest of 20 recliner recalls that state a unit count. The median is 8,265 units.
- Remedy
- Replacement: offered in 4 of 22 recliner recalls. The most common is repair (7).
- Brand history
- Bluestem Brands is named in 2 CPSC notices in this index, all in 2012. This recall is the earliest.
- Time on sale
- 7 months. Recalled 5 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For more information, contact Tone World International Inc. at jeffg@twmpls.com or call collect at (763) 513-9596 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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