Swivel Rocker Chairs Recalled by Tropitone Furniture

The base of the chair can crack, causing the person seated in the chair to fall.

Recall #: 00166b
Affected scope: About 1,440

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Tropitone Furniture Co., of Irvine, Calif. recalled The chairs have oval-shaped arms and are sold in two styles. Chairs with model number 189….

Swivel Rocker Chairs Recalled by Tropitone Furniture was recalled by Tropitone Furniture Co., of Irvine, Calif. in August 17, 2000. Reason: The base of the chair can crack, causing the person seated in the chair to fall.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the swivel rocker chairs and contact Tropitone Fu…. Verify recall #00166b with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Tropitone Furniture Co., of Irvine, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The base of the chair can crack, causing the person seated in the chair to fall..

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agency class: August 17, 2000
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #00166b with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The chairs have oval-shaped arms and are sold in two styles. Chairs with model number 189930 have cushion seats. Chairs with model number 199930 have sling fabric seats. Both models were sold in various solid colors and print fabrics. The chair frames have six color finishes: aged pewter, aluminum, chrome, golden bronze, heron blue, and textured ebony.

Reason for recall

The base of the chair can crack, causing the person seated in the chair to fall.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the swivel rocker chairs and contact Tropitone Furniture Co. to receive a free replacement base for their rocker chair.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	00166b
Date reported	August 17, 2000
Date initiated	August 17, 2000
Recalling firm	Tropitone Furniture Co., of Irvine, Calif.
Affected scope	About 1,440
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the swivel rocker chairs and contact Tropitone Furniture Co. to receive a free replacemen…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The base of the chair can crack, causing the person seated in the chair to fall.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the swivel rocker chairs and contact Tropitone Furniture Co. to receive a free replacement base for their rocker chair.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 17, 2000. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 00166b.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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