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Motorized DWI recliner back on eBay

Chair powered by a lawnmower engine

Updated: Tuesday, 03 Nov 2009, 11:55 AM MST
Published : Tuesday, 03 Nov 2009, 11:53 AM MST

    PROCTOR, Minn. (AP) - Police in Minnesota have had to start over again an online auction for a motorized recliner used by a man who pleaded guilty to driving it drunk.

    The Proctor police department had to repost the chair after eBay notified them that it was not a La-Z-Boy brand as stated. It has been reposted as the "DWI Chair," which restarted a three-day auction.

    Police Chief Walter Wobig is worried that the city of 3,000 will lose a big chunk of revenue, though. The first time, the department received bids topping $43,000 after the chair's story circulated. But by midday Tuesday, bids were up to just $2,550.

    The recliner, powered by a lawnmower engine, comes equipped with a stereo, cup holders and lights. Its former owner had pleaded guilty to operating it while intoxicated.

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    Information from: Duluth News Tribune, http://www.duluthsuperior.com

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