CPSC2011-08-18
Office Depot Recalls Desk Chairs Due to Pinch Hazard
Huichang Furniture Co. Ltd., of China
Hazard
A consumer's finger can get caught in an opening in the chair's tilt mechanism, posing a pinch hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and contact Office Depot's recall hotline to receive a free repair kit with a cover for the tilt mechanism. Consumers should write down the P.O. number found on the underside of the chair for reference when contacting Office Depot.
Sold at
Office Depot retail stores nationwide and online at www.OfficeDepot.com from May 2009 through June 2011 for about $170.
Affected count
About 34,000 in the United States and 425 in Canada
Injuries reported
Office Depot has received one report of a consumer who was injured when his finger was pinched by the chair's tilt mechanism.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Realspace™ PRO 3000 Series Desk Chairs
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Office Depot toll-free at (855) 259-5093 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.officedepot.com/customerservice/errata.do
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Office-Depot-Recalls-Desk-Chairs-Due-to-Pinch-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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