Far East Brokers and Consultants Log Swings

Description: Log Swings Recalled by Far East Brokers and Consultants Due to Fall Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 3, 2008 Release #08-295 Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 695-8354 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Log Swings Recalled by Far East Brokers and Consultants Due to Fall Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Log Swings Units: About 750 Importer/Distributor: Far East Brokers and Consultants Inc., of Jacksonville, Fla. Hazard: A missing nail connecting the back of the log chair to the seat can cause the back to separate from the seat while in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received six reports of the chair separating, including three reports of minor injuries. Description: The recall involves a wooden log swing that seats two people. The log swing hangs from a log frame. The swing measures 71 inches high by 62 inches wide. Sold at: Grand Union Family Markets, Ingle’s Markets, VG’s Food Center, Plumb’s Valu-Rite Foods, and Central Shoprite stores nationwide from February 2008 through May 2008 for about $150. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled log swing, disassemble it, and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Far East Brokers and Consultants toll-free at (877) 695-8354 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit firm’s Web site at www.fareastbrokers.com [Learn More]