CPSC2019-05-14
Knape & Vogt Recalls Office Workstations Due to Injury Hazard
Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company, of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Hazard
The workstation can malfunction, causing the gas cylinders to separate and forcefully discharge, posing an injury hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately contact Knape & Vogt to arrange for a free in-home/office repair.
Sold at
Knape & Vogt authorized sellers nationwide including online at eBay, Amazon.com, Staples.com, imovr.com, ergodirect.com, hafele.com, ergonomicaccessories.com, ergoexperts.com and officeanything.com from October 2016 through February 2019 for between $350 and $560.
Affected count
About 76,000
Injuries reported
Knape & Vogt has received two reports of the gas cylinder separating from the workstation, in one case, the cylinder discharged from the unit resulting in damage to drywall in an office.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Sit-Stand Office Workstations
Consumer contact
Knape & Vogt toll-free at 888-667-1501 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.kv.com and click on the recall link at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Knape-Vogt-Recalls-Office-Workstations-Due-to-Injury-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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