December 15, 2003

Hill-Rom Announces Recall of Rocking Chairs

Name of Product: Rocking Chairs

Units: 2,900

Distributor: Hill-Rom, a Hillenbrand Industry, of Batesville, Ind.

Hazard: The chairs’ support assembly can fail and cause the rocking chair to collapse, posing the risk of injury to the user.

Description: The wooden rocking chairs were sold in two styles, a contemporary model (PI155131) and a more traditional model (P155132). Both style rocking chairs have a clear varnish finish. The rocking chairs can be identified by washers and screws located under the seat, near the legs.

Sold At: Hospitals and other similar institutions between January 1997 and May 2003.

Manufactured In: U.S.A.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the rocking chairs and contact Hill-Rom to receive a replacement rocker glider.

Consumer Contact: Contact Hill-Rom toll-free at (800) 455-3730 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.