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CPSC recall · Reported November 7, 2012

Sauder Woodworking Company Recalls Gruga Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

The seat plate can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Recall #
13030
Affected scope
About 70,000
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Sauder Woodworking Company Recalls Gruga Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in November 7, 2012. Reason: The seat plate can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact Sauder for a free…. Verify recall #13030 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The seat plate can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers..

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November 7, 2012
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13030 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 chairs are entertainment, executive, manager's and task chairs with the brand name "GRUGA - Seating from Sauder." The chairs are sold in a variety of fabrics and colors. The model number and Universal Product Code (UPC) are on a tag attached to the bottom of the seat. A blue date code is stamped on the legal disclaimer label on the underside of the chair seat. Recalled chairs are dated August 2009 and later. The following chair models have been recalled: Description Model UPC Black Fabric Butterfly Chair 403612 042666601627 Executive Chair Leather Brown 404237 042666604659 Executive Chair Leather Black 404238 042666604666 Executive Chair Fabric Black 404240 042666604680 Executive Chair Leather Black 404241 042666604697 Manager's Chair Fabric Black 404242 042666604703 Manager's Chair Leather Black 404243 042666604710 Task Chair Fabric Black 404244 042666604727 Task Chair Fabric Black 404245 042666604734 Task Chair Fabric Black 404246 042666604741 Exec Chair Leather Black 404260 042666604888 Manager's Chair Fabric Black 404261 042666604895 Executive Chair Fabric Silver/Brown 404279 042666605335 Executive Chair Leather Burnt Brown 404281 042666605359 Air Seat Managers Chair 404370 042666605373 Black Micro Fabric Executive 404398 042666607742 Premium Executive Leather 405147 042666609678 Premium Executive Fabric 407688 042666609685 Fabric Manager's Chairs 407702 042666609708 Leather Manager's Chair 407894 042666609722 Deluxe Fabric Task Chair 407895 042666609739 Executive Fabric Mesh Chair 407896 042666609746 Executive Mesh Back Chair 407897 042666609920 Task Chair 408989 042666104920 Vinyl Manager's Chair 408993 042666101561 Deluxe Leather Executive Chair 409977 042666101578 X-Vibe Entertainment Chair 410409 042666105187 X-Vibe Entertainment Chair 410573 042666105170 Duraplush Mid Manager's Chair 410593 042666104883 Duraplush Manager's Chair 410879 042666104890 Air Comfort Executive Chair 412429 042666109284 For photos of all 31 chairs, go to www.Sauder.com and click on Safety Notices, then click on the link for model numbers, descriptions and UPCs.

Reason for recall

The seat plate can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact Sauder for a free replacement seat plate and attachment tool.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 13030
Date reported November 7, 2012
Date initiated November 7, 2012
Recalling firm Not disclosed
Affected scope About 70,000
Distribution Not disclosed
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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 immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact Sauder for a free replacement seat plate and attachment t…

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The recalled chairs are entertainment, executive, manager's and task chairs with the brand name "GRUGA - Seating from Sauder." The chairs are sold in a variety of fabrics and colors. The model number and Universal Product Code (UPC) are on a tag attached to the bottom of the seat. A blue date code is stamped on the legal disclaimer label on the underside of the chair seat. Recalled chairs are dated August 2009 and later. The following chair models have been recalled: Description Model UPC Black Fabric Butterfly Chair 403612 042666601627 Executive Chair Leather Brown 404237 042666604659 Executive Chair Leather Black 404238 042666604666 Executive Chair Fabric Black 404240 042666604680 Executive Chair Leather Black 404241 042666604697 Manager's Chair Fabric Black 404242 042666604703 Manager's Chair Leather Black 404243 042666604710 Task Chair Fabric Black 404244 042666604727 Task Chair Fabric Black 404245 042666604734 Task Chair Fabric Black 404246 042666604741 Exec Chair Leather Black 404260 042666604888 Manager's Chair Fabric Black 404261 042666604895 Executive Chair Fabric Silver/Brown 404279 042666605335 Executive Chair Leather Burnt Brown 404281 042666605359 Air Seat Managers Chair 404370 042666605373 Black Micro Fabric Executive 404398 042666607742 Premium Executive Leather 405147 042666609678 Premium Executive Fabric 407688 042666609685 Fabric Manager's Chairs 407702 042666609708 Leather Manager's Chair 407894 042666609722 Deluxe Fabric Task Chair 407895 042666609739 Executive Fabric Mesh Chair 407896 042666609746 Executive Mesh Back Chair 407897 042666609920 Task Chair 408989 042666104920 Vinyl Manager's Chair 408993 042666101561 Deluxe Leather Executive Chair 409977 042666101578 X-Vibe Entertainment Chair 410409 042666105187 X-Vibe Entertainment Chair 410573 042666105170 Duraplush Mid Manager's Chair 410593 042666104883 Duraplush Manager's Chair 410879 042666104890 Air Comfort Executive Chair 412429 042666109284 For photos of all 31 chairs, go to www.Sauder.com and click on Safety Notices, then click on the link for model numbers, descriptions and UPCs.. Units affected: About 70,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The seat plate can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact Sauder for a free replacement seat plate and attachment tool.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 7, 2012. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 13030.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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