CPSC2009-09-01
OfficeMax Recalls Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
OfficeMax Inc., of Naperville, Ill.
Hazard
The back and the base post of the chair can break while in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and return them to any OfficeMax store for a full refund or a $55 gift card if the consumer does not have a receipt.
Sold at
OfficeMax stores nationwide, on the firm's Web site www.officemax.com, in OfficeMax catalogs, and through direct commercial sales to businesses from September 2003 through July 2008 for between $40 and $65.
Affected count
About 216,000
Injuries reported
OfficeMax has received about 35 reports of the chair backs or posts breaking, including 15 reports of injuries involving lacerations, muscle strains, contusions and concussions.
Manufactured in
China
Products
OfficeMax Task Chairs
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact OfficeMax at (800) 283-7674 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.officemax.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/OfficeMax-Recalls-Office-Chairs-Due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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