HON Recalls Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2020-06-17). Hazards: fall, injury. Models: HGV1MM, M-SEMO201, M-SEMX101. About 13,400 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 20137 |
| Published | 2020-06-17 |
| Last updated | 2020-06-17 |
| Products | HON Office Chairs |
| Firm named in the title | HON |
| Firms | The HON Company LLC, of Muscatine, Iowa (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 13,400 |
| Model numbers | HGV1MM, M-SEMO201, M-SEMX101 |
| Hazard classes | fall, injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace, stop use |
| Sold | HON or Maxon dealers nationwide as well as online stores including Staples.com and OfficeDepot.com from February 2019 through February 2020 for between $135 and $250. |
Description
This recall involves HON's Gateway office chairs with model numbers HGTMM and HGV1MM and manufactured from February 2019 through February 2020. It also involves the Maxon MXMO series chairs, model numbers M-SEMO201 and M-SEMX101. The manufacturer's name, model number and manufacture date are printed on a label located on the underside of the seats. The office chairs have a black mesh see-through back and a five-star base with wheels. HON or Maxon is printed on a label underneath the seat.
Hazard
The chair's back can break, posing fall and injury hazards to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact HON for a free replacement back including installation instructions.
Incidents and injuries
HON has received reports of 11 chair backs breaking including two reports of minor injuries.
Machine access
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