Moderate Recalled April 5, 2012 307,000 in the United States and 12,000 in Canada units Updated April 22, 2016

Office Depot Recalls Desk Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

Fall

The hazard

The weld connecting the seat plate to the gas lift can fail, causing the chair to separate from the base. This poses a fall hazard to consumers.

Incidents reported: Office Depot has received 11 reports of the chairs breaking and consumers falling while seated, resulting in reports of injuries, including minor contusions and abrasions.

What to do now

Replace

Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and contact Office Depot's recall hotline to receive a $55 store card that may be used for a replacement chair or other store merchandise.

Contact: For additional information, contact Office Depot's recall hotline toll-free at (866) 403-3763 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.officedepot.com

About this recall

This recall involves Office Depot® brand leather desk chairs. The mid-back height leather chairs were sold in black and have SKU number 130548. "REG. No. PA-25498 (CN)" and "Made in China" are printed on a label located on the underside of the seat.

Product photos

Office Depot desk chair
Office Depot desk chair
Office Depot desk chair
Office Depot desk chair
Desk chair warning label
Desk chair warning label

Photos: U.S. CPSC