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Office Depot Recalls Desk Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

Reported: April 5, 2012 Initiated: April 5, 2012 #12146

Product Description

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.

Reason for Recall

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.

Remedy

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.

Details

Units Affected
307,000 in the United States and 12,000 in Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Wonderful Year Inc., of China. Units affected: 307,000 in the United States and 12,000 in Canada.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
What should consumers do?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 5, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 12146.