OfficeMax Recalls Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-09-01). Hazards: fall. Models: OM182, OM96614. About 216,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09336 |
| Published | 2009-09-01 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Chairs, Stools & Benches |
| Products | OfficeMax Task Chairs |
| Firm named in the title | OfficeMax |
| Firms | OfficeMax Inc., of Naperville, Ill. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 216,000 |
| Model numbers | OM182, OM96614 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | OfficeMax stores nationwide, on the firm's Web site www.officemax.com, in OfficeMax catalogs, and through direct commercial sales to businesses from September 2003 through July 2008 for between $40 and $65. |
Description
The recall involves OfficeMax Task Chairs with model numbers OM182 and OM96614. The model number is located under the chair's seat on a white UPC label. The chairs are charcoal or dark charcoal in color and have black plastic arms and a rolling plastic and metal base.
Hazard
The back and the base post of the chair can break while in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and return them to any OfficeMax store for a full refund or a $55 gift card if the consumer does not have a receipt.
Incidents and injuries
OfficeMax has received about 35 reports of the chair backs or posts breaking, including 15 reports of injuries involving lacerations, muscle strains, contusions and concussions.
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