Swivel Rocker Chairs Recalled by Tropitone Furniture
CPSC recall 00166b. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The base of the chair can crack, causing the person seated in the chair to fall.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the swivel rocker chairs and contact Tropitone Furniture Co. to receive a free replacement base for their rocker chair.
CPSC recall 00166b has the recall date 17 Aug 2000. The notice names the firm Tropitone Furniture. The recall has about 1,440 units. The median CPSC recall of 2000 has 31,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type Chairs, Stools & Benches.
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| Incidents and injuries | Tropitone has received five reports of the base of these chairs cracking, and one report of a consumer falling from a chair. No injuries have been reported. |
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| Units | 1,440 |
| Description | The chairs have oval-shaped arms and are sold in two styles. Chairs with model number 189930 have cushion seats. Chairs with model number 199930 have sling fabric seats. Both models were sold in various solid colors and print fabrics. The chair frames have six color finishes: aged pewter, aluminum, chrome, golden bronze, heron blue, and textured ebony. |
| Product | Echo swivel rocker chairs, About 1,440, Chairs, Stools & Benches |
| Sold at | Outdoor/patio furniture stores nationwide sold the chairs, from January 2000 through May 2000, for between $250 and $280. |
| Manufacturer | Tropitone Furniture Co |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,440Median of 2000: 31,000
- CPSC recalls of 2000
- 191
- Recalls of 2000 with one of the same hazards
- 16%
- Recalls of 2000 in the category Chairs, Stools & Benches
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name Tropitone Furniture
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 00166bThe notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 00166b. https://recallregister.com/product/6785-swivel-rocker-chairs-recalled-by-tropitone-furniture/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 00166b report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Tropitone has received five reports of the base of these chairs cracking, and one report of a consumer falling from a chair. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Outdoor/patio furniture stores nationwide sold the chairs, from January 2000 through May 2000, for between $250 and $280.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 00166b?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1,440