Moderate Recalled September 1, 2009 About 216,000 units Updated May 23, 2014

OfficeMax Recalls Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

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The hazard

The back and the base post of the chair can break while in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Incidents reported: 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.

What to do now

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.

Contact: For additional information, contact OfficeMax at (800) 283-7674 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.officemax.com

About this recall

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.

Product photos

Recalled Task Chair
Recalled Task Chair

Photos: U.S. CPSC