Branch Recalls Ergonomic Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2026-09-03). Hazards: fall. About 16,000 units in the US and 180 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 26735 |
| Published | 2026-09-03 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-03 |
| Product category | Chairs, Not Specified |
| Products | Ergonomic Chairs |
| Firm named in the title | Branch |
| Firms | Bureau Office, Inc. dba Branch, of New York, New York (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Thailand |
| Units (US) | 16,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 180 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Sold At: Online at BranchFurniture.com, Amazon.com, WestElm.com, ContainerStore.com, OfficeDepot.com and other websites from approximately December 2025 through July 2026 for between $320 and $350. |
Description
This recall involves height-adjustable ergonomic chairs and only applies to chairs with backrest anchors that were incorrectly installed at the time of manufacture. The recalled chairs were manufactured between September 10, 2025 and April 22, 2026. The dates of manufacture can be found on the label located underneath the chair’s seat cushion. The following SKUs are included in the recall and are located on the side of the product packaging:
Hazard
The backrests of the chairs can detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled chairs immediately and contact Branch for a free repair kit consisting of a replacement backrest, installation instructions, three bolts and an Allen key. Consumers will be provided with instructions on how to determine if their backrests are included in the recall and will be asked to submit photos of the manufacture label and removed backrest to obtain a repair kit. Branch is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and injuries
Branch Furniture has received 11 reports of backrests detaching from the chairs. No injuries have been reported.
Linked notices
Linked because one agency's notice cites the other's.
- Branch Ergonomic Chairs recalled due to fall hazard (Health Canada)
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