CPSC2012-04-05
Office Depot Recalls Desk Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Wonderful Year Inc., of China
Hazard
The weld connecting the seat plate to the gas lift can fail, causing the chair to separate from the base. This poses a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and contact Office Depot's recall hotline to receive a $55 store card that may be used for a replacement chair or other store merchandise.
Sold at
Office Depot retail stores nationwide and online at www.OfficeDepot.com from January 2002 through December 2008 for about $55.
Affected count
307,000 in the United States and 12,000 in Canada
Injuries reported
Office Depot has received 11 reports of the chairs breaking and consumers falling while seated, resulting in reports of injuries, including minor contusions and abrasions.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Office Depot® Brand Biella Leather Desk Chairs
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Office Depot's recall hotline toll-free at (866) 403-3763 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.officedepot.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Office-Depot-Recalls-Desk-Chairs-Due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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