Staples Recalls Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2013-07-11). Hazards: fall. About 3,350 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13742 |
| Published | 2013-07-11 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Chairs |
| Products | Bermond Fabric Manager's Chairs |
| Firm named in the title | Staples |
| Firms | Global Furniture (Zheijiang) Co. Ltd. of Zheijiang, China (manufacturer); Staples the Office Superstore LLC, of Framingham, Mass. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 3,350 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Staples.com and online via Staples' in-store kiosks, Staples Advantage, Quill.com and Medical Arts Press between July 2011 and May 2013 for about $50 to $100. |
Description
The office chairs with unpadded arms have a five-wheel base and come in two colors: gray and burgundy. A tag on the bottom of the seat cushion has the SKU and item numbers printed on it: the gray SKU is 924204 with item number 21084; and the burgundy SKU is 924203 with item number 21083.
Hazard
The base of the chair can break, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and contact the firm for instructions on returning the chairs for a full refund. Staples is contacting all known customers directly to provide this information.
Incidents and injuries
Staples has received 41 reports of the chairs' base breaking, including three from consumers who reported falling out of the chairs with one receiving a scratched leg and bump to the back of the head.
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