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Recalls / 2019-05-14

Knape & Vogt Recalls Office Workstations Due to Injury Hazard

19121 · Recalled 2019-05-14 · CPSC page

Recalled Sit-Stand Office Workstation (Black)
Recalled Sit-Stand Office Workstation (Black)

Description

This recall involves desktop sit-stand office workstations, sold under the brand names: Adas Elevo Sit-to-Stand Desktop, K&A Manufacturing Helium Surface, 3M Precision Standing Desk, Inscape Rockit, Neutral Posture Ergonomics StandUp X1, Workrite Ergonomics Solace Desktop, Volante and IMOVR Ziplift. The black or white workstations can be used in a sitting or standing position. The workstations measure about 36 inches wide by 24 inches deep. They have two handles and two hydraulic gas pressure cylinders which enable the workstation to be raised or lowered. Affected workstations can be identified by the Lot Number label located on the inside of the right hand top surface bracket of each unit. Affected lot numbers contain the last three letters "VOL". The affected lot numbers include: 16-######-VOL 17-######-VOL 18-######-VOL 19-######-VOL

Hazards

The workstation can malfunction, causing the gas cylinders to separate and forcefully discharge, posing an injury hazard.

Reported injuries

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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately contact Knape & Vogt to arrange for a free in-home/office repair.

Products

NameModelUnits
Sit-Stand Office WorkstationsAbout 76,000

Parties

Importer
Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company, of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Made in
China
Sold at
Knape & Vogt authorized sellers nationwide including at eBay, Amazon.com, Staples.com, imovr.com, ergodirect.com, hafele.com, ergonomicaccessories.com, ergoexperts.com, officeanything.com, $560.

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.

More images

Recalled Sit-Stand Office Workstation (White)
Recalled Sit-Stand Office Workstation (White)
Recalled Sit-Stand Office Workstation Corner Unit (Black)
Recalled Sit-Stand Office Workstation Corner Unit (Black)
A photo of the Lot Number Label on the Workstation (on the underside)
A photo of the Lot Number Label on the Workstation (on the underside)

Source: CPSC recall 19121. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.