70,000 lawn chairs recalled after finger amputations

Thousands of lawn chairs are being recalled after two people suffered partial finger amputations while using them

(WJW) – About 70,000 lawn chairs are being recalled after two people suffered partial finger amputations while using them, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced.

The recall is for Cinmar Frontgate Resort Collection Newport Aluminum Chaises and Teak Chaises, which have backrests that can “unexpectedly descend with force," according to CPSC.

Cinmar has received three reports of incidents where people’s fingers were entrapped between the adjustable backrest and the chair frame. One person needed surgery after their finger was crushed, while two other people had partial finger amputation injuries, CPSC noted.

The SKU number for the affected Aluminum Chaises is 67333, while the SKU number for the Teak Chaises is 166218.

The recalled lawn chairs were sold at Frontgate stores in Ohio, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, and Texas from February 2014 to December 2023. They were also available on the company's website and in its catalogs during that time.

The chairs, which came in sets of two, have a silver badge on the back with "FRONTGATE" printed in black lettering. They were priced between $600 and $1,400.

Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs, CPSC warned. Cinmar will distribute free repair kits for people who submit a photo to the company.

For more information about the recall, you can call Cinmar toll-free at 888-298-4651.