Office Chairs Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Fall Hazard

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2006-07-11). Hazards: fall, tip over. Models: VCR1022. About 762,000 units in the US.

Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Recall number	`06208`
Published	2006-07-11
Last updated	2024-07-02
Product category	Chairs, Stools & Benches
Products	Mainstays Associate Office Chairs
Firms	Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. (importer)
Manufactured in	China
Units (US)	762,000
Model numbers	`VCR1022`
Hazard classes	fall, tip over
Remedy classes	refund, stop use
Sold	Wal-Mart stores exclusively nationwide from April 2003 through April 2006 for about $36.

Description

The recall involves the Mainstays Associate office chair with a 5-star nylon base with dual wheel casters and pneumatic seat height adjustment. The chair has a fabric cushioned seat and back that is black/grey in color. The armrests are shaped in half-circle loops. Under the seat is a UPC Code Label #9501401610 with printed Model #VCR1022.

Hazard

The legs and backs of these chairs can break, and the chairs can easily tip over, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to Wal-Mart for a full refund.

Incidents and injuries

Wal-Mart has received nine reports of chairs breaking and two reports of tipping. There have been seven reported injuries, including a broken wrist.

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