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Office Depot Desk Chairs Due to Pinch Hazard
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
A consumer's finger can get caught in an opening in the chair's tilt mechanism, posing a pinch hazard to consumers.
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 chairs and contact Office Depot's recall hotline to receive a free repair kit with a cover for the tilt mechanism. Consumers should write down the P.O. number found on the underside of the chair for reference when contacting Office Depot.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Office Depot toll-free at (855) 259-5093 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.officedepot.com/customerservice/errata.do
The product
This recall involves all Realspace™ PRO 3000 Series Custom Fit desk chairs. The mid-back fabric chairs were sold in black and have SKU number 996-190. The date of manufacture, P.O. number and "Made in China" are printed on labels located on the underside of the seat bottom. Affected chairs have a manufacture date between March 2009 and May 2011, listed in Year/Month/Date format (e.g. date code 20100812 represents August 12, 2010).
Details
- Units affected
- About 34,000 in the United States and 425 in Canada
- Recall date
- August 18, 2011
- Brand
- Huichang Furniture Co. Ltd., of China, Office Depot Inc., of Boca Raton, Fla.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Office Depot has received one report of a consumer who was injured when his finger was pinched by the chair's tilt mechanism.
Office Depot retail stores nationwide and online at www.OfficeDepot.com from May 2009 through June 2011 for about $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: “Office Depot Recalls Desk Chairs Due to Pinch Hazard”
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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