CPSC, Gruga U.S.A. Announce Recall to Repair Office Chairs Sold At Staples Stores
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-09-21). Hazards: injury. About 18,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04218 |
| Published | 2004-09-21 |
| Last updated | 2025-03-17 |
| Product category | Chairs, Stools & Benches |
| Products | Executive Office Chairs |
| Firm named in the title | Gruga U.S.A. |
| Firms | Gruga U.S.A., dba Novimex Fashion Ltd., of City of Industry, Calif. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 18,000 |
| Hazard classes | injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Staples stores nationwide sold the chairs, from March 2004 through July 2004, for about $100. |
Description
The recalled executive office chairs include the 795-0115 model with black leather and the 795-0228 model with black fabric. Underneath the seat cushion the name "Novimex Fashion Ltd." can be found on the large label and the model numbers and date codes can be found on a smaller label. Only chairs with a date code prior to April 1, 2004, are included in this recall.
Hazard
The legs on the base of the chair can break, posing a risk of injury to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the chairs immediately and contact Gruga U.S.A. to receive a free replacement base repair kit.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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