CPSC recall · Reported December 18, 2000
CPSC, L. Powell Co. Announces Recall of Glider Rockers
These glider rockers were manufactured improperly with soft wood and with nails, rather than with wood screws in the gliding joints. The glider rockers can break apart, causing oc…
The CPSC recalled These are "Nostalgic Oak" Bentwood Glider Rockers with models numbers 139K, 139L, 144K an….
CPSC, L. Powell Co. Announces Recall of Glider Rockers was recalled and listed by the CPSC in December 18, 2000. Reason: These glider rockers were manufactured improperly with soft wood and with nails, rather than with wood screws…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the glider rockers, and contact L. Powell to rece…. Verify recall #01505 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-These glider rockers were manufactured improperly with soft wood and with nails, rather than with wood screws….
- None
- agency class
- December 18, 2000
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01505 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.
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Product description
These are "Nostalgic Oak" Bentwood Glider Rockers with models numbers 139K, 139L, 144K and 144L. They move back and forth, using metal bearings. The model number is written only on the packaging. A label on the underside of these chairs reads, "Powell" and "Taiwan," and a white factory code sticker on the underside of these chairs reads "TZ." Rockers sold before November 1999 are not included in this recall.
Reason for recall
These glider rockers were manufactured improperly with soft wood and with nails, rather than with wood screws in the gliding joints. The glider rockers can break apart, causing occupants to fall to the floor.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the glider rockers, and contact L. Powell to receive a free repair kit to stabilize the rocker. Consumers were sent direct notification of this recall.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 01505 |
| Date reported | December 18, 2000 |
| Date initiated | December 18, 2000 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 36,600 |
| 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 glider rockers, and contact L. Powell to receive a free repair kit to stabilize the r…
- Check the recall number (01505) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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