CPSC2006-07-11
Office Chairs Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Fall Hazard
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Hazard
The legs and backs of these chairs can break, and the chairs can easily tip over, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to Wal-Mart for a full refund.
Sold at
Wal-Mart stores exclusively nationwide from April 2003 through April 2006 for about $36.
Affected count
About 762,000
Injuries reported
Wal-Mart has received nine reports of chairs breaking and two reports of tipping. There have been seven reported injuries, including a broken wrist.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Mainstays Associate Office Chairs
Consumer contact
For more information, call Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.walmartstores.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Office-Chairs-Sold-at-Wal-Mart-Recalled-for-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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