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Office Depot Gibson Leather Task Chairs
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The mounting plate weld can break and separate the seat from the base of the chair, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
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.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and return them to any Office Depot store location for a $55 store merchandise credit
Who to contact: Office Depot toll-free at (866) 403-3763 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.officedepot.com and select Recall Notices under "Customer Service" at the bottom of the page for more information.
The product
This recall involves Office Depot® Gibson Leather Task Chairs. The black, armless, adjustable chairs have a black base with five wheels. The affected chairs have the SKU number 105479 and the registration numbers PA 27248 (CN), PA 25498 (CN), PA 25276 (HK) or CA 35181 (RC) that can be found next to the words "Made in China" which is printed on a label located on the underside of the seats.
Details
- Units affected
- About 1,400,000
- Recall date
- May 22, 2014
- Brand
- Victory Land Ent. Co., Ltd., of Taiwan, Wonderful Year Co., Ltd., of China, China Power Flamingo Ltd., of China
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Office Depot has received about 153 reports of the seat plate weld cracking or breaking, including 25 reports of contusions, abrasions and reports of injuries to the head, neck and a fractured back and hip which required medical attention.
Office Depot retail stores and online from 2003 through 2012 for about $40.
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 Gibson Leather Task Chairs Due to Fall 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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