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Amazon Amazon Basics Desk Chairs
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The chairs' leg base can break, posing fall and injury hazards.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Injuries have already been reported.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact Amazon for instructions on how to dispose of the chairs for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to upload a photo of the chair's leg base and certify disposal of the chair. Upon receipt of the photo and certification of disposal, consumers will be issued a full refund to a valid payment method in the consumer's Amazon wallet or an Amazon gift card. Amazon is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Who to contact: Amazon toll-free at 888-871-7108 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.amazonexecutivechairrecall.expertinquiry.com/ for more information.
The product
This recall involves the Amazon Basics Executive Desk Chair. The upholstered swivel chair was sold in black, brown and white and has padded armrests and five legs with rolling casters. The chair can be adjusted for seat height and backrest tilt. Only chairs that have a horizontal plastic piece on the bottom of the caster bracket are included in this recall.
Details
- Units affected
- About 11,400
- Recall date
- October 27, 2022
- Brand
- Global Furniture (Zhejiang) Co. Ltd., of China, Amazon.com Services LLC, of Seattle, Washington
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Amazon has received 13 reports of chair leg bases breaking, including one report of a minor shoulder injury.
Online at Amazon.com from September 2021 through April 2022 for between $103 and $170.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Amazon Recalls Amazon Basics Desk Chairs Due to Fall and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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