Recalls / 2013-07-11
Staples Recalls Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
13742 · Recalled 2013-07-11 · CPSC page
Description
The office chairs with unpadded arms have a five-wheel base and come in two colors: gray and burgundy. A tag on the bottom of the seat cushion has the SKU and item numbers printed on it: the gray SKU is 924204 with item number 21084; and the burgundy SKU is 924203 with item number 21083.
Hazards
The base of the chair can break, posing a fall hazard.
Reported injuries
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.
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.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Bermond Fabric Manager's Chairs | About 3,350 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Global Furniture (Zheijiang) Co. Ltd.
- Importer
- Staples the Office Superstore LLC, of Framingham, Mass.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Staples.com, online via Staples' in-store kiosks, Staples Advantage, Quill.com, Medical Arts Press, May 2013 for about $50 to $100.
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.
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Source: CPSC recall 13742. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.