CPSC recall · Reported September 21, 2004
CPSC, Gruga U.S.A. Announce Recall to Repair Office Chairs Sold At Staples Stores
The legs on the base of the chair can break, posing a risk of injury to the user.
Gruga U.S.A., dba Novimex Fashion Ltd., of City of Industry, Calif. recalled The recalled executive office chairs include the 795-0115 model with black leather and th….
CPSC, Gruga U.S.A. Announce Recall to Repair Office Chairs Sold At Staples Stores was recalled by Gruga U.S.A., dba Novimex Fashion Ltd., of City of Industry, Calif. in September 21, 2004. Reason: The legs on the base of the chair can break, posing a risk of injury to the user.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the chairs immediately and contact Gruga U.S.A. to receive a …. Verify recall #04218 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Gruga U.S.A., dba Novimex Fashion Ltd., of City of Industry, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The legs on the base of the chair can break, posing a risk of injury to the user..
- None
- agency class
- 18K units
- affected scope
- September 21, 2004
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04218 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The recalled executive office chairs include the 795-0115 model with black leather and the 795-0228 model with black fabric. Underneath the seat cushion the name "Novimex Fashion Ltd." can be found on the large label and the model numbers and date codes can be found on a smaller label. Only chairs with a date code prior to April 1, 2004, are included in this recall.
Reason for recall
The legs on the base of the chair can break, posing a risk of injury to the user.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the chairs immediately and contact Gruga U.S.A. to receive a free replacement base repair kit.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 04218 |
| Date reported | September 21, 2004 |
| Date initiated | September 21, 2004 |
| Recalling firm | Gruga U.S.A., dba Novimex Fashion Ltd., of City of Industry, Calif. |
| Affected scope | 18,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the chairs immediately and contact Gruga U.S.A. to receive a free replacement base repair kit.
- Check the recall number (04218) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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