Moderate Recalled December 23, 2008 About 60,000 units Updated May 23, 2014

Teknion Recalls to Repair Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

Fall

The hazard

The bolts holding the seat to the frame can loosen and separate, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Incidents reported: Okamura has received two reports of separation of the chair's seat from the frame. No injuries have been reported.

What to do now

Consumers should inspect the chair by checking the four bolts that attach the seat bottom to the chair frame. If any of the four bolts is loose or missing, consumers should stop using the chair immediately and contact a Teknion dealer for a free repair.

Contact: For more information, contact Teknion toll-free at (866) 943-8550 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or email Contessainquiries@teknion.com

About this recall

This recall involves all Contessa chairs shipped prior to June 30, 2008. Each Contessa chair has a label indicating the date of shipment (see picture), which is located on the bottom of the chair seat.

Product photos

Recalled Office Chair
Recalled Office Chair
Shipping Label
Shipping Label
Bolts that attach the seat bottom to the chair frame
Bolts that attach the seat bottom to the chair frame

Photos: U.S. CPSC