CPSC2013-07-11
Staples Recalls Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
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Hazard
The base of the chair can break, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and contact the firm for instructions on returning the chairs for a full refund. Staples is contacting all known customers directly to provide this information.
Sold at
Staples.com and online via Staples' in-store kiosks, Staples Advantage, Quill.com and Medical Arts Press between July 2011 and May 2013 for about $50 to $100.
Affected count
About 3,350
Injuries reported
Staples has received 41 reports of the chairs' base breaking, including three from consumers who reported falling out of the chairs with one receiving a scratched leg and bump to the back of the head.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Bermond Fabric Manager's Chairs
Consumer contact
Staples toll free at (888) 577-9824 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at http://www.staples.com/ and go to the Warranty and Recall Info page or http://www.quill.com/ and go to the Recall Information page.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Staples-Recalls-Office-ChairsDon't want to check this manually?
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