Staples Recalls Hazen Mesh Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2017-06-20). Hazards: fall. About 124,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17180 |
| Published | 2017-06-20 |
| Last updated | 2017-06-20 |
| Products | Hazen Mesh Task chairs |
| Firm named in the title | Staples |
| Firms | Staples the Office Superstore LLC, of Framingham, Mass. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 124,000 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Staples' stores nationwide and online at staples.com, staplesadvantage.com, and quill.com from October 2014 through April 2017 for between $100 and $180. |
Description
This recall involves Staples and Quill Hazen Mesh Task chairs. The chair has a five-wheel base, black fabric seat cushion, and black mesh seat back. The chairs have SKU number1058246 and item number 26680 printed on a white label on the underside of the seat cushion.
Hazard
The legs on the base of the chair can break, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact Staples to receive a free replacement base and instructions for replacing the original base.
Incidents and injuries
Staples has received 20 reports of the legs breaking on the chairs, including three reports of injuries resulting in minor cuts and bruises.
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