The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Big Lots of Columbus, Ohio, has announced a voluntary recall of the Microfiber Glider Recliners with Ottomans and Leather Glider Recliners with Ottomans. An exposed gap between the moving parts of the chair and the base framework can allow access to toddlers an infants, allowing them to become trapped in the chair. Other exposed moving parts on the chair and the ottoman may pinch or crush fingers, posing a hazard to both children and adults. The recall affects about 375,000 chairs, sold at Big Lots stores nationwide from January 2005 through December 2009 for about $170.

The CPSC has received two reports of children younger than age 2 who were found trapped at the neck between horizontal components of the frame at the back of the chair. In both incidents, adults were able to release the children before they suffered any permanent injuries.

The Microfiber Glider Recliner and Leather Glider Recliner are reclining glider/rocking chairs on a swivel base. Both the chair and ottoman sit on circular metal bases made from 1.25 inch metal tubing and have cushions covered in either light brown or green microfiber fabric or dark brown simulated leather fabric. A label under the seat of the chair identifies the manufacturer as Dongguan Shindin Metal & Plastic Products Ltd. There is a small label on the front metal rod under the seat that states “Maximum wt load 250 lbs.”

Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and contact Big Lots for a free repair kit that covers the base framework and the moving parts of the chair and ottoman. For additional information, contact Big Lots toll-free at (866) 244-5687 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.biglots.com.