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MooreCo Ergonomic Office Chairs
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The legs of the chair can break, posing fall hazard to the user.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
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.
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What to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled chairs immediately and contact MooreCo for a free repair or a replacement chair.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact MooreCo toll free at (800) 749-2258 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.chairrecall.com
The product
This recall involves the Spine Align and the Posture Perfect Ergonomic Office Chairs with model numbers 34571 and 34556 respectively. The base of the chair is made of hard plastic and the chair has no marks or labels. Chairs bearing marks or labels are not included in this recall. The model number is found in the packaging.
Details
- Units affected
- About 700
- Recall date
- January 19, 2010
- Brand
- MooreCo Inc., dba Balt & Best-Rite Manufacturing, of Temple, Texas
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The company has received five reports of the legs of the chairs breaking, resulting in three minor injuries and in the aggravation of an existing back injury.
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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: “MooreCo Recalls Ergonomic Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard”
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