Recalls / 2020-06-17

HON Recalls Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

20137 · Recalled 2020-06-17 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves HON's Gateway office chairs with model numbers HGTMM and HGV1MM and manufactured from February 2019 through February 2020. It also involves the Maxon MXMO series chairs, model numbers M-SEMO201 and M-SEMX101. The manufacturer's name, model number and manufacture date are printed on a label located on the underside of the seats. The office chairs have a black mesh see-through back and a five-star base with wheels. HON or Maxon is printed on a label underneath the seat.

Hazards

The chair's back can break, posing fall and injury hazards to the user.

Reported injuries

HON has received reports of 11 chair backs breaking including two reports of minor injuries.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact HON for a free replacement back including installation instructions.

Products

Name	Model	Units
HON Office Chairs		About 13,400

Parties

Manufacturer: The HON Company LLC
Made in: United States
Sold at: HON or Maxon dealers nationwide as well as stores including Staples.com, OfficeDepot.com, $250.

Consumer contact

The HON Company at 800-833-3964 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at HONTeamBox@honcompany.com or online at HON.com and click on recall notice for more information. Or, for Maxon chairs, call 800-876-4274 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at service@maxonmail.com, or online at www.maxonfurniture.com and click on recall notice for more information.

Source: CPSC recall 20137. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.