CPSCSeptember 21, 2004

CPSC, Gruga U.S.A. Announce Recall to Repair Office

CPSC, Gruga U.S.A. Announce Recall to Repair Office Chairs Sold At Staples Stores

Why was CPSC, Gruga U.S.A. Announce Recall to Repair Office recalled?

The legs on the base of the chair can break, posing a risk of injury to the user.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using the chairs immediately and contact Gruga U.S.A. to receive a free replacement base repair kit. Contact: Consumers should call Gruga U.S.A. toll-free at (888) 833-4148 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT or e-mail the company at [email protected]

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Executive Office Chairs
Company
Gruga U.S.A., dba Novimex Fashion Ltd., of City of Industry, Calif.
Quantity
18,000
Sold at
Staples stores nationwide sold the chairs, from March 2004 through July 2004, for about $100.
Recall date
September 21, 2004
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled executive office chairs include the 795-0115 model with black leather and the 795-0228 model with black fabric. Underneath the seat cushion the name "Novimex Fashion Ltd." can be found on the large label and the model numbers and date codes can be found on a smaller label. Only chairs with a date code prior to April 1, 2004, are included in this recall.

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