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Fall / CollapseJune 17, 2020CPSC #20137

HON Recalls Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

Brand
Product
Furniture
Units affected
13,400
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

This recall involves HON's Gateway office chairs with model numbers HGTMM and HGV1MM and manufactured from February 2019 through February 2020. It also involves the Maxon MXMO series chairs, model numbers M-SEMO201 and M-SEMX101. The manufacturer's name, model number and manufacture date are printed on a label located on the underside of the seats. The office chairs have a black mesh see-through back and a five-star base with wheels. HON or Maxon is printed on a label underneath the seat.

Hazard

The chair's back can break, posing fall and injury hazards to the user.

Injuries

HON has received reports of 11 chair backs breaking including two reports of minor injuries.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • HON or Maxon dealers nationwide as well as online stores including Staples.com and OfficeDepot.com from February 2019 through February 2020 for between $135 and $250.

Photos

Recalled HON office chair
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