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Fall / CollapseApril 5, 2012CPSC #12146

Office Depot Recalls Desk Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

Product
Furniture
Units affected
307,000
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

This recall involves Office Depot® brand leather desk chairs. The mid-back height leather chairs were sold in black and have SKU number 130548. "REG. No. PA-25498 (CN)" and "Made in China" are printed on a label located on the underside of the seat.

Hazard

The weld connecting the seat plate to the gas lift can fail, causing the chair to separate from the base. This poses a fall hazard to consumers.

Injuries

Office Depot has received 11 reports of the chairs breaking and consumers falling while seated, resulting in reports of injuries, including minor contusions and abrasions.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Office Depot retail stores nationwide and online at www.OfficeDepot.com from January 2002 through December 2008 for about $55.

Photos

Office Depot desk chairOffice Depot desk chairDesk chair warning label
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