Peyton rocking chair

The reports, as CPSC published them

1. Hurt, no treatment

   Made Jul 23, 2015 · , sent to the company Aug 5, 2015 · , published by CPSC Aug 19, 2015

   The product, in the report: Peyton outdoor swivel rocker chair, part of an outdoor dining set

   La-Z-Boy outdoor swivel rocking chairs (model “Peyton”) have had welding failures which cause complete separation of the chair seat frame from the swivel/rocker pedestal base. On two occasions (6/2012 and 7/2015), people sitting in those chairs along w/ the chair frames have fallen backwards, slamming onto our paver patio.

   We immediately contacted La-Z-Boy of the first incident in 6/2012, informing them of the failure and asking if this model had been redesigned/remanufactured because of the severity of the problem and since we had only used the chairs 4 months. La-Z-Boy sent us a replacement chair frame, but did not respond to my inquiry. Since my husband wasn’t hurt beyond a bruise or two, we assumed this failure was a fluke specific to that single chair.

   When this happened again, just several days ago (7/11/2015), as our neighbor tumbled backwards with the chair seat frame having completely peeled off of the swivel base just as it had done in 2011, it was obvious the manufacturing of the chair, ie the welding failure, made it potentially hazardous/dangerous. We once again contacted La-Z-Boy via telephone and email, and requested that they collect this from our home, as well as refund monies paid. We are especially concerned about the safety and the liability that these chairs pose--and for that matter, the entire Peyton set! La-Z-Boy informed us that they would not do that. Quite honestly, we didn’t get the impression that La-Z-boy is too concerned about either safety or liability, especially after it’s sold. We would have NEVER purchased this La-Z-boy set had we known of this severe welding failure and the potential danger/hazard it poses.

   If requested, we will gladly forward pictures of both chair failures (6/2012 and 7/2015), along with available correspondence with La-Z-boy.

   Thanks so very much

   Model

   Peyton

   Bought from

   Sears Outlet

   Bought

   Jun 10, 2011, about then

   Where

   Columbus, Ohio: Home/Apartment/Condominium

   Who was involved

   Age 51, Male

   The reporter’s relation to them

   My Friend / Neighbor / Co-worker

   As this report names them

   Brand Peyton, made or sold by BROWN JORDAN INTERNATIONAL (BJI INC)

   Reports CPSC links to it

   20150721-8B1ED-2147430100

   How badly, in CPSC’s words

   Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received

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