Recall: Big Lots Recalls Hanging Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

Description: This recall involves egg-shaped hanging chairs that are made from brown plastic wicker pattern mesh and have red seat cushions. They hang from a chain connected to a black metal pole and U-shaped base.

Name of product: Hanging chairs

Units: About 16,000

Hazard: The hanging chairs can tip over when they face sideways and swing beyond the base, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hanging chairs and return the chair bases only to a Big Lots store for a full refund of the entire purchase price of the chair and base. Consumers can keep the chairs.

Recall date: June 04, 2015

Incidents/Injuries: Big Lots has received eight reports of the hanging chairs falling in stores with consumers in them, including five reports of minor injuries.

Sold At: Big Lots stores from December 2014 through January 2015 for about $300 including the base.

Importers: Big Lots Stores Inc., of Columbus, Ohio

Manufactured in: China

Consumer contact: Big Lots toll-free at (866) 244-5687 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.biglots.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom for more information.

Recall number: 15-158