Office Depot Recalls Desks Due To Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)

The desk's control box has an electrical issue resulting in reverse polarity, which could pose a shock hazard.

Recall #: 19759
Affected scope: About 19,000

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

The CPSC recalled This recall involves Realspace Magellan Performance-Electric Height-Adjustable Desks. The….

Office Depot Recalls Desks Due To Shock Hazard (Recall Alert) was recalled and listed by the CPSC in July 10, 2019. Reason: The desk's control box has an electrical issue resulting in reverse polarity, which could pose a shock hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled desks and contact Office Depot to re…. Verify recall #19759 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The desk's control box has an electrical issue resulting in reverse polarity, which could pose a shock hazard..

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agency class: July 10, 2019
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #19759 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 Realspace Magellan Performance-Electric Height-Adjustable Desks. They were sold in espresso or cherry colors. The desks have the Office Depot SKU number 358370 (espresso) or 216230 (cherry) printed on a label located underneath the desk top. The desk's control box is located under the desk on the right side and controls the desk's upward and downward movements.

Reason for recall

The desk's control box has an electrical issue resulting in reverse polarity, which could pose a shock hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled desks and contact Office Depot to receive a free replacement control box with installation instructions. Office Depot is notifying purchasers directly.

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	19759
Date reported	July 10, 2019
Date initiated	July 10, 2019
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 19,000
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 desks and contact Office Depot to receive a free replacement control box wit…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The desk's control box has an electrical issue resulting in reverse polarity, which could pose a shock hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 10, 2019. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 19759.

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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