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1. Walmart Recalls Rival Griddles Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Walmart-Recalls-Rival-Griddles/
2. Pier 1 Imports Recalls Swingasan Chairs and Stands Due to Fall Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Pier-One-Imports-Recalls-Swingasan-Chairs-and-Stands/
3. Cost Plus World Market Recalls Tovin Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Cost-Plus-World-Market-Recalls-Tovin-Chairs
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1. Recall Date: January 12, 2016
Recall Number: 16-062
Walmart Recalls Rival Griddles Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Walmart-Recalls-Rival-Griddles/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Rival brand griddles
Hazard: The heating element can crack and water can get inside, posing a shock hazard when the griddle is plugged into an electrical outlet.
Remedy: Refund
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled griddles and return them to any Walmart store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: Walmart at 800-925-6278 between 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT on Saturday and between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. CT Sunday, online at www.walmart.com and click on “Product Recalls” for more information.
Recall Details
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Walmart-Recalls-Rival-Griddles/
Units: About 330,000
Description: This recall involves Rival brand electric griddles with model number XJ-14207. The griddles are black and measure 20 inches long by 10.5 inches wide. “Walmart” and the model number are printed on a label molded into the bottom of the griddle. “Rival” is printed on the outside edge of the griddle and on the griddle’s temperature dial.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold exclusively at: Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from July 2015 through December 2015 for about $20.
Importer/Distributor: Walmart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Manufactured in: China
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2. Recall Date: January 12, 2016
Recall Number: 16-070
Pier 1 Imports Recalls Swingasan Chairs and Stands Due to Fall Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Pier-One-Imports-Recalls-Swingasan-Chairs-and-Stands/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Swingasan® chairs and stands
Hazard: The suspension hardware on the chair and stand can break, or the stand can become unstable during use, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy: Repair, refund
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.
Consumer Contact: Pier 1 Imports toll-free at 855-513-5140 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Saturday or 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Sunday or online at www.pier1.com and click on “Product Notes & Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Pier-One-Imports-Recalls-Swingasan-Chairs-and-Stands/
Units: About 260,000 in the U.S. (in addition, about 16,000 were sold in Canada).
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” |
Incidents/Injuries: Pier 1 Imports has received 101 reports of incidents with the chairs and stands. This includes 93 reports of the chair with stand becoming unstable during use and tipping over, resulting in 23 injuries. There have been eight reports of the suspension hardware failing, including four reports of injuries.
Sold exclusively at: Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide and online at www.Pier1.com from January 2010 through August 2015 for between $200 and $400 for the hanging chair and stand.
Importer: Pier 1 Imports of Fort Worth, Texas
Manufactured in: China
Health Canada Link: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/56584r-eng.php
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3. Recall Date: January 12, 2016
Recall Number: 16-071
Cost Plus World Market Recalls Tovin Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Cost-Plus-World-Market-Recalls-Tovin-Chairs
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Tovin Chairs
Hazard: The legs on the chair can bend or break, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Remedy: Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chair and return it to any Cost Plus World Market or World Market store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: Cost Plus World Market toll-free at 877-967-5362 from 7 a.m. to midnight ET daily or online at www.worldmarket.com and click on “Product Recalls” for more information.
Recall Details
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Cost-Plus-World-Market-Recalls-Tovin-Chairs
Units: About 1,880
Description: This recall involves upholstered Tovin chairs sold in a black and white print. The chairs are 32-inches tall by 23-inches wide, and have a wooden frame with clear floor glides. SKU number 507667 is printed on a UPC sticker affixed to the underside of the chair.
Incidents/Injuries: Cost Plus World Market has received five reports of the chair legs bending or breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Sold exclusively at: Cost Plus World Market and World Market stores nationwide and online at www.worldmarket.com from July 2015 through October 2015 for about $240.
Distributor: Cost Plus Management Services Inc., of Oakland, Calif.
Manufactured in: Vietnam
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