Staples Recalls Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Fall
The hazard
The base of the chair can break, posing a fall hazard.
Incidents reported: 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.
What to do now
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.
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.
About this recall
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.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC