Finger amputation leads to recall of lounge chairs, CPSC says
Giantex outdoor lounge chairs after the company received one report of a consumer’s finger being amputated while adjusting the lounge chair. (Photo courtesy of the Consumer Product Safety Commission)
A brand of lounge chairs has been recalled after the company that sells them received a report of a consumer’s finger being amputated while adjusting the chair.
Giantex Inc. pulled about 1,155 chairs from stores. In a recall notice, the Consumer Product Safety Commission stated that consumers can place their fingers in a pinch point when adjusting the lounge chair, which may result in an amputation risk.
Which lounge chairs were recalled?
Why you should care:
Giantex outdoor lounge chairs were recalled. The products are blue and measure 76-inches long, 23-inches wide, by 13-inches high. They also have a five-position adjustable locking system, and the backrest height can be adjusted.
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Consumer Product Safety Commission officials noted that the chairs were sold on
Giantex.com and Amazon.com between August 2023 and October 2025 in the price range of $75 and $90.
Can I get a refund for the recalled chairs?
What you can do:
Consumers with the lounge chairs should stop using them immediately and call Giantex Inc. to receive a refund.
Additionally, consumers will be instructed to request a prepaid return package or will be asked to destroy the lounge chair by detaching the headrest pillow, cutting the fabric, and furnishing a photo as proof the product was destroyed.
The Source: Information for this story was provided by a Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice. This story was reported from Washington, D.C.