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Pier 1 Imports Recalls Swingasan Chairs and Stands Due to Fall Hazard

Reported: January 12, 2016 Initiated: January 12, 2016 #16070

Product Description

This recall involves the Pier 1 Imports Swingasan chairs and stands. The chairs and stands were sold separately. The chair hangs from a steel stand and is made of a wrought iron frame covered with woven plastic wicker. It was sold in various colors and designs. The stands are made of steel and were sold in four colors. The product description and dimensions in inches included in this recall are: Description Height Depth Width Swingasan Hanging Chair - Mocha 42" 22.50 33.50 Swingasan Hanging Chair - Daisy 42" 22.50 33.50 Swingasan Hanging Chair - Light Brown 42" 22.5" 33.5" Swingasan Hanging Chair - White 42" 22.5" 33.5" Swingasan Hanging Chair - Circles 42" 22.5" 33.5" Swingasan Hanging Chair - Peacock 42" 22.5" 33.5" Swingasan Hanging Chair - Dream Catcher 42" 22.5" 33.5" Swingasan Hanging Chair - Gray 42" 22.5" 33.5" Willow Swingasan Hanging Chair - Rainbow 47" 27" 30" Willow Swingasan Hanging Chair - Cinnamon 47" 27" 30" Willow Swingasan Hanging Chair - White 47" 27" 30" Willow Swingasan Hanging Chair - Light Brown 47" 27" 30" Willow Swingasan Hanging Chair - Latte 47" 27" 30" Willow Swingasan Hanging Chair - Mocha 47" 27" 30" Swingasan Podasan Hanging Chair - Orange 46.25" 25" 31" Swingasan Podasan Hanging Chair - Mocha 47.25" 25" 31" Swingasan Stand - Mocha 82.5" 34.5" 41.5" Swingasan Stand - White 82.5" 34.5" 41.5" Swingasan Stand - Light Brown 82.5" 34.5" 41.5" Swingasan Stand - Gray 82.5" 34.5" 41.5"

Reason for Recall

The suspension hardware on the chair and stand can break, or the stand can become unstable during use, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and stands and contact Pier 1 Imports for a free repair kit or return the chair and stand to a Pier 1 Imports store for a full refund. There is no repair kit for the Podasan Mocha and Orange Swingasan chairs. Consumers should stop using these chairs immediately and contact Pier 1 Imports for a full refund.

Details

Units Affected
About 260,000 in the U.S. (in addition, about 16,000 were sold in Canada).

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves the Pier 1 Imports Swingasan chairs and stands. The chairs and stands were sold separately. The chair hangs from a steel stand and is made of a wrought iron frame covered with woven plastic wicker. It was sold in various colors and designs. The stands are made of steel and were sold in four colors. The product description and dimensions in inches included in this recall are: Description Height Depth Width Swingasan Hanging Chair - Mocha 42" 22.50 33.50 Swingasan Hanging Chair - Daisy 42" 22.50 33.50 Swingasan Hanging Chair - Light Brown 42" 22.5" 33.5" Swingasan Hanging Chair - White 42" 22.5" 33.5" Swingasan Hanging Chair - Circles 42" 22.5" 33.5" Swingasan Hanging Chair - Peacock 42" 22.5" 33.5" Swingasan Hanging Chair - Dream Catcher 42" 22.5" 33.5" Swingasan Hanging Chair - Gray 42" 22.5" 33.5" Willow Swingasan Hanging Chair - Rainbow 47" 27" 30" Willow Swingasan Hanging Chair - Cinnamon 47" 27" 30" Willow Swingasan Hanging Chair - White 47" 27" 30" Willow Swingasan Hanging Chair - Light Brown 47" 27" 30" Willow Swingasan Hanging Chair - Latte 47" 27" 30" Willow Swingasan Hanging Chair - Mocha 47" 27" 30" Swingasan Podasan Hanging Chair - Orange 46.25" 25" 31" Swingasan Podasan Hanging Chair - Mocha 47.25" 25" 31" Swingasan Stand - Mocha 82.5" 34.5" 41.5" Swingasan Stand - White 82.5" 34.5" 41.5" Swingasan Stand - Light Brown 82.5" 34.5" 41.5" Swingasan Stand - Gray 82.5" 34.5" 41.5". Units affected: About 260,000 in the U.S. (in addition, about 16,000 were sold in Canada)..
Why was this product recalled?
The suspension hardware on the chair and stand can break, or the stand can become unstable during use, posing a fall hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and stands and contact Pier 1 Imports for a free repair kit or return the chair and stand to a Pier 1 Imports store for a full refund. There is no repair kit for the Podasan Mocha and Orange Swingasan chairs. Consumers should stop using these chairs immediately and contact Pier 1 Imports for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 12, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 16070.