Steelcase Inc. Recalls Desk Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2012-01-18). Hazards: fall. Models: 482. About 11,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12712 |
| Published | 2012-01-18 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-22 |
| Product category | Chairs |
| Products | Amia desk chairs |
| Firm named in the title | Steelcase Inc. |
| Firms | Steelcase Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich. (manufacturer); Steelcase Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 11,000 |
| Model numbers | 482 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Authorized Steelcase dealers and retail outlets including Healthy Back Store, CSN, Home Office Solutions, Office & Company and Sam Flax stores nationwide and online at www.store.steelcase.com from March 2011 through June 2011 for between $350 and $700. |
Description
This recall includes the model 482 Series Steelcase Amia desk chairs manufactured between March 1, 2011 and June 6, 2011. The model number and manufacture date are printed on a label on the underside of the chair seat. The seats are available in various colored fabric options as well as leather.
Hazard
The pivot pins installed in the control mechanism under the chair seat can fall out, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and contact Steelcase to receive adhesive covers to apply over the pivot pins on their chairs. These pin adhesive covers can be applied without the use of a tool in less than five minutes. The firm is contacting all known purchasers.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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