CPSC2012-01-18
Steelcase Inc. Recalls Desk Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Steelcase Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Hazard
The pivot pins installed in the control mechanism under the chair seat can fall out, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and contact Steelcase to receive adhesive covers to apply over the pivot pins on their chairs. These pin adhesive covers can be applied without the use of a tool in less than five minutes. The firm is contacting all known purchasers.
Sold at
Authorized Steelcase dealers and retail outlets including Healthy Back Store, CSN, Home Office Solutions, Office & Company and Sam Flax stores nationwide and online at www.store.steelcase.com from March 2011 through June 2011 for between $350 and $700.
Affected count
About 11,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Amia desk chairs
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Steelcase toll-free at (800) 391-7194 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can also e-mail the firm at retrofits@steelcase.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Steelcase-Inc-Recalls-Desk-Chairs-Due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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