The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced two recalls on June 20 including the second recall of a dresser because of tipover and entrapment hazards sold by the same retailer.

In the largest action, the CPSC recalled 10,000 units of the Cinmar Frontgate Resort Collection Newport Aluminum and Teak Chaises that were manufactured in China, and imported into the U.S. by Cinmar LLC, West Chester, Ohio.

Cinmar received three reports of incidents involving consumers’ fingers becoming entrapped between the adjustable backrest and the chair frame, resulting in two partial finger amputation injuries, and one finger-crushing injury requiring surgery.

The recall involves all Cinmar Frontgate Resort Collection Newport Teak Chaises (SKU 166218), sold in sets of two in weathered and natural finishes, and Cinmar Frontgate Resort Collection Newport Aluminum Chaises (SKU 67333), sold in sets of two and in five different colors: architectural bronze, champagne silver, cobalt, matte black and matte white. 

The chaises are reclining outdoor lounge chairs measuring about 51" long and 31" wide, with a powder-coated aluminum or teak frame, a chaise-style seat, and a backrest made of mesh. The chaises have an adjustable backrest that reclines to four positions, from upright to fully reclined. “FRONTGATE” is printed in black lettering on a silver badge at the back of the chair.  

When adjusting the backrest while seated, the adjustable backrest can unexpectedly descend with force, posing finger crushing and amputation hazards.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chaise lounge chairs, and contact Cinmar for a free repair. Consumers must submit a photo of the chaise to Cinmar to receive a free repair kit, including a new backrest support bar and assembly instructions.

Tip-over dangers

The other Jan. 20 recall dealt with Cedona Natural View six-drawer dressers sold exclusively at Rooms To Go and imported by Global Home USA of Charlotte, have been recalled due to tip-over and entrapment hazards, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The recall was the second such action related to dressers sold by Rooms to Go. In May, the CPSC recalled 200 dressers from LFN Limited and sold by Rooms to Go, were recalled for being a tip-over hazard.

According to the CPSC, 400 units of the Cedona Natural View dressers were sold from November 2023 through February 2024 for about $1,000 at Rooms to Go nationwide.

The six-drawer dressers, model number 33117082, are about 68 inches long by 18 inches wide by 36 inches tall, and weigh approximately 238 pounds. The product has a white label on the back of the dresser that has the model number 33117082 printed on it in black ink.

"The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entr,apment hazards that can result in injuries or death to children. The dressers do not comply with the performance requirements of the STURDY Act," according to the report.

Consumers should stop using the dresser immediately and contact Rooms To Go for a free replacement. Rooms To Go will schedule a free delivery of the replacement and remove the recalled dresser. Rooms to Go is contacting all known purchasers directly.