News From CPSC: 1 Recall Announced Today

 

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1. Office Depot Recalls Executive Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Office-Depot-Recalls-Executive-Chairs/

 

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Recall Date: January 7, 2016

Recall Number: 16-069  

                             

Office Depot Recalls Executive Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Office-Depot-Recalls-Executive-Chairs/

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Crawley II Executive Chairs

 

Hazard: The seat plate weld can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

 

Remedy: Replace

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chair and contact Office Depot to receive a free replacement seat plate that consumers can install at home.

 

Consumer Contact: Office Depot toll-free at 855-743-7701 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.officedepot.com then click on “Customer Service” for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Office-Depot-Recalls-Executive-Chairs/

 

Units: About 300,000

Description: This recall involves Crawley II executive chairs. The black, high-back, adjustable chairs have a black base with five wheels. The affected chairs have Office Depot SKU number 493822 or OfficeMax item number 23324118 and “US REG. No. PA 25917(CN)” printed on a label located on the underside of the seat cushion.

 

Incidents/Injuries: Office Depot has received eight reports of the seat plate weld cracking or breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Sold at: Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores nationwide and online from October 2012 through September 2015 for about $140.

Importer/Distributor: Office Depot Inc., of Boca Raton, Fla.

 

Manufactured in: China

 

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