Reported Jun 20, 2024
Cinmar Recalls Frontgate Chaise Lounge Chairs Due to Finger Crushing and Amputation Hazards
Cinmar LLC of West Chester, Ohio
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chaise lounge chairs, and contact Cinmar for a free repair. Consumers must submit a photo of the chaise to Cinmar to receive a free repair kit, including a new backrest support bar and assembly instructions.
Firm contact: Cinmar toll-free at 888-298-4651 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET and Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., or online at www.frontgate.com/newportchaiserecall or www.frontgate.com and click on the "Product Recalls" link at the top of the page for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Frontgate Resort Collection Newport Aluminum and Teak Chaises
- Amount recalled
- About 70,000
Where it was sold
Sold at Frontgate stores in Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio and Texas, and online at Frontgate.com and in Frontgate catalogues from February 2014 through December 2023 for between $600 and $1,400..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
When adjusting the backrest while seated, the adjustable backrest can unexpectedly descend with force, posing finger crushing and amputation hazards.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: Cinmar has received three reports of incidents involving consumers' fingers becoming entrapped between the adjustable backrest and the chair frame, resulting in two partial finger amputation injuries, and one finger-crushing injury requiring surgery.
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