CPSC: Lounge chairs sold at Lowe’s recalled

L G Sourcing, Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C., along with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), today announced a recall of Garden Treasures Cloud 9 Beyond Chairs.

The recall was initiated because the chair can break when in the reclined position, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

The chairs were manufactured by Taizhou Yongjiang Arts and Crafts Collective Ltd., of China.

L G Sourcing, Inc. has received seven reports of the chairs breaking when in the reclined position, resulting in minor injuries such as bruising to the back, hips, shoulders, arms and a torn ligament.

This recall involves the Garden Treasures Cloud 9 Beyond outdoor lounge chairs. The chairs are tan in color, have a light steel frame, cloth seat, a pillow at the headrest and an adjustable sun visor. The units were sold at Lowe’s retail outlet stores nationwide from December 2006 through April 2007 for about $60.

Consumers should stop using the chairs immediately and return them to any Lowe’s retail outlet to receive a full refund. For additional information, contact L G Sourcing, Inc. toll-free at (866) 493-6560 anytime, or visit www.lowes.com.