Staples Recalls Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

Bermond Fabric Manager's Chairs

Date of Recall

2013-07-11

CPSC Release Number

13-742

Manufactured In

China

Units

About 3,350

Manufacturer

Global Furniture (Zheijiang) Co. Ltd. of  Zheijiang, China

Importer

Staples the Office Superstore LLC, of Framingham, Mass.

Sold By

Staples.com and online via Staples' in-store kiosks, Staples Advantage, Quill.com and Medical Arts Press between July 2011 and May 2013 for about $50 to $100. 

Problem/Hazard

The base of the chair can break, posing a fall hazard.

Injuries/Incidents

Staples has received 41 reports of the chairs' base breaking, including three from consumers who reported falling out of the chairs with one receiving a scratched leg and bump to the back of the head. 

Description

The office chairs with unpadded arms have a five-wheel base and come in two colors: gray and burgundy. A tag on the bottom of the seat cushion has the SKU and item numbers printed on it: the gray SKU is 924204 with item number 21084; and the burgundy SKU is 924203 with item number 21083.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and contact the firm for instructions on returning the chairs for a full refund.  Staples is contacting all known customers directly to provide this information.

Consumer Contact

Staples toll free at (888) 577-9824 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at http://www.staples.com/ and go to the Warranty and Recall Info page or http://www.quill.com/ and go to the Recall Information page.

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