Steelcase Recalls Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

The screws connecting the seat and back to the base of the chair can detach, posing a fall hazard to the user.

Recall #: 16074
Affected scope: About 17,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled This recall involves 12 models of Steelcase "Rocky" style swivel chairs manufactured betw….

Steelcase Recalls Chairs Due to Fall Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in January 14, 2016. Reason: The screws connecting the seat and back to the base of the chair can detach, posing a fall hazard to the user.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact Steelcase to arra…. Verify recall #16074 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The screws connecting the seat and back to the base of the chair can detach, posing a fall hazard to the user..

None
agency class: January 14, 2016
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16074 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.

Product description

This recall involves 12 models of Steelcase "Rocky" style swivel chairs manufactured between 2005 and 2015. The molded polypropylene chairs were sold in black and white with the option of an upholstered seat and back, seat only or no upholstery. The chairs have a foldable seat, molded-in arms and either a four-star wheel base or a five-star wheel base. Model numbers can be found on the underside of the seat. Model Number Style 112101 Four-star Nesting Upholstered Seat 112201S Four-star Nesting Upholstered Seat 112201 Four-star Nesting Upholstered Seat and Back 112301 Five-star Non-Upholstered 112401S Five-star Upholstered Back 112401 Five-star Upholstered Seat and Back 112301ST Five-star Stool Non-Upholstered 112401SST Five-star Stool Upholstered Seat 112401ST Five-star Stool Upholstered Seat and Back 112301J Jury Base Non-Upholstered 112401SJ Jury Base Upholstered Seat 112401J Jury Base Upholstered Seat and Back

Reason for recall

The screws connecting the seat and back to the base of the chair can detach, posing a fall hazard to the user.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact Steelcase to arrange for a free repair.

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	16074
Date reported	January 14, 2016
Date initiated	January 14, 2016
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 17,000
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 immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact Steelcase to arrange for a free repair.

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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? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The screws connecting the seat and back to the base of the chair can detach, posing a fall hazard to the user.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact Steelcase to arrange for a free repair.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 14, 2016. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 16074.

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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