Pier 1 Imports Recalls Outdoor Patio Swivel Armchairs Due to Fall Hazard

Katerina Swivel Armchairs

Date of Recall

2015-10-01

CPSC Release Number

16-001

Manufactured In

China

Units

About 2,500 in the U.S. (in addition, about 30 were sold in Canada)

Importer

Pier 1 Imports, of Fort Worth, Texas

Sold By

Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide and online at www.Pier1.com from December 2014 through July 2015 for between $375 and $580. 

Problem/Hazard

The swivel armchair can tip backward while rocking and consumers can fall off, posing a fall hazard.

Injuries/Incidents

Pier 1 Imports has received five reports of the chair tipping over in stores with consumers in them, including one report of a consumer who received contusions and scratches.

Description

This recall involves Pier 1 Imports' Katerina model outdoor patio swivel armchairs. The chair is black/brown powder-coated aluminum and swivels and rocks. The chairs measure about 29 inches wide, 32 inches deep and 38 inches high. The chair has SKU number 2899742.  Pier 1 Imports, Katerina and the SKU number are printed on the chair's hangtag.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swivel armchairs and return them to any Pier 1 Imports store for a full refund or for a store credit.

Consumer Contact

Pier 1 Imports at 800-245-4595 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT or Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT, or online at www.Pier1.com and click on Product Notes & Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.

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