Recalls / 2009-09-01
OfficeMax Recalls Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
09336 · Recalled 2009-09-01 · CPSC page
Description
The recall involves OfficeMax Task Chairs with model numbers OM182 and OM96614. The model number is located under the chair's seat on a white UPC label. The chairs are charcoal or dark charcoal in color and have black plastic arms and a rolling plastic and metal base.
Hazards
The back and the base post of the chair can break while in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Reported injuries
OfficeMax has received about 35 reports of the chair backs or posts breaking, including 15 reports of injuries involving lacerations, muscle strains, contusions and concussions.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and return them to any OfficeMax store for a full refund or a $55 gift card if the consumer does not have a receipt.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| OfficeMax Task Chairs | About 216,000 |
Parties
- Importer
- OfficeMax Inc., of Naperville, Ill.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- OfficeMax, on the firm's Web site www.officemax.com, in OfficeMax catalogs, through direct commercial sales to businesses, $65.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact OfficeMax at (800) 283-7674 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.officemax.com
Source: CPSC recall 09336. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.