Big Lots Hanging Chair Recall Issued Due to Fall, Injury Risk

Big Lots is recalling roughly 16,000 hanging chairs sold at stores nationwide, after several reports of the seats falling while consumers were sitting in them.

The Big Lots hanging chair recall was announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on June 4, following at least eight reports of consumers falling in stores when the assembled chairs tipped over, resulting in at least five reports of injuries.

To date, all reported injuries and falls have occurred in Big Lots stores on the chairs put out on display. However, it appears likely that many more incidents may have gone unreported or could occur in consumers’ homes.

The recall includes the egg-shaped hanging chairs made of brown plastic wicker mesh with red seat cushions. The chairs are suspended in the air by a black metal pole with a u-shaped base. The swing may tip over in the event the user swings the chair outside of the u-shaped base, causing the frame to lean and tip.

The recalled swinging chairs were manufactured in China under Big Lots Stores Inc., of Columbus, Ohio where they were sold exclusively at Big Lots stores from December 2014 to January 2015 for about $300 including the base.

Customers with recalled hanging chairs should stop using them immediately and return them to any Big Lots store for a full refund. Customers are only required to return the hanging chair for a full refund and can discard the base. Consumers with further questions may contact Big Lots at 866-244-5687 or visit them online at www.biglots.com and navigate to the “Recalls” tab.