CPSC2014-05-22
Office Depot Recalls Gibson Leather Task Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Victory Land Ent. Co., Ltd., of Taiwan
Hazard
The mounting plate weld can break and separate the seat from the base of the chair, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and return them to any Office Depot store location for a $55 store merchandise credit
Sold at
Office Depot retail stores and online from 2003 through 2012 for about $40.
Affected count
About 1,400,000
Injuries reported
Office Depot has received about 153 reports of the seat plate weld cracking or breaking, including 25 reports of contusions, abrasions and reports of injuries to the head, neck and a fractured back and hip which required medical attention.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Office Depot® Gibson Leather Task Chairs
Consumer contact
Office Depot toll-free at (866) 403-3763 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.officedepot.com and select Recall Notices under "Customer Service" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Office-Depot-Recalls-Gibson-Leather-Task-ChairsDon't want to check this manually?
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