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Product recall · CPSCDecember 23, 2008Serious
Teknion to Repair Office Chairs
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The bolts holding the seat to the frame can loosen and separate, 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 inspect the chair by checking the four bolts that attach the seat bottom to the chair frame. If any of the four bolts is loose or missing, consumers should stop using the chair immediately and contact a Teknion dealer for a free repair.
Who to contact: For more information, contact Teknion toll-free at (866) 943-8550 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or email Contessainquiries@teknion.com
The product
This recall involves all Contessa chairs shipped prior to June 30, 2008. Each Contessa chair has a label indicating the date of shipment (see picture), which is located on the bottom of the chair seat.
Details
- Units affected
- About 60,000
- Recall date
- December 23, 2008
- Brand
- Okamura Corp., of Japan
- Made or distributed by
- Teknion LLC, of Toronto, Canada
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Okamura has received two reports of separation of the chair's seat from the frame. No injuries have been reported.
Authorized Teknion dealers nationwide from January 2004 through June 2008 for between $1,470 and $1,625.
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: “Teknion Recalls to Repair Office 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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