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Folks have been getting the patio furniture out and ready over the past month (or more) thanks to warmer weather in so many places.  I can't say Washington has been particularly warm, steadily - we have flip-flopped in my area from 80 degree days to pouring rain in the matter of one day!  At least on the few warm ones we've had so far it's been nice to sit out and enjoy the sun and barbecue up some dinner.

However, depending on what you're sitting out in the sun on, you may need to take a look at the following recall.  Bond Manufacturing Inc. has issued a voluntary recall for more than 60,000 folding recliner chairs sold from December 2006 to this spring.  If you stocked up for the summer with a chair that looks like this one, be sure to read the recall.  The units come in a variety of colors, not just the blue unit I'm showing here, so make sure you go look them over at the CPSC website as well!

Bond Manufacturing Co. Issues Recall for Folding Recliner Chairs That Can Collapse and Injure Users

Name of Product: Rockingham Deluxe Lounge Chairs (also sold as Vanderwall Folding Recliner Chairs)

Units: About 68,000

Importer: Bond Manufacturing Co., of Baypoint, Calif.

Hazard: The chairs can collapse or fall backward due to faulty support brackets or weak frames, posing fall and severe laceration hazards to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Bond is aware of 13 incidents in which the recalled chairs fell backwards or collapsed. There have been eight reports of injuries. Four consumers reported injuries to their shoulder, back or neck, one consumer reported an injury to her head, two consumers reported hand injuries, and one consumer suffered a severe laceration to the tip of her finger when the chair collapsed.

Description: The recalled recliner chairs have a mesh covering attached to the steel frame by a woven cord. The chairs were sold in the following colors: bronze, navy blue, spa blue, spa green, spa linen, orange, lime, teal and taupe. The recliners are about 40 inches long, 28 inches wide and 46 inches high.

Sold at: Hardware, variety and discount department stores nationwide from December 2006 through April 2007 for between $35 and $100.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled chairs immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Bond toll-free at (866) 771-2663 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.