Office Chairs Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Fall Hazard
Office Chairs Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Fall Hazard
Why was Office Chairs Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Fall Hazard recalled?
The legs and backs of these chairs can break, and the chairs can easily tip over, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to Wal-Mart for a full refund. Contact: For more information, call Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.walmartstores.com
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 lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.
Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?
UPC: 9501401610
- Product
- Mainstays Associate Office Chairs
- Company
- Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
- Quantity
- About 762,000
- Sold at
- Wal-Mart stores exclusively nationwide from April 2003 through April 2006 for about $36.
- Recall date
- July 11, 2006
- Incidents / injuries
- Wal-Mart has received nine reports of chairs breaking and two reports of tipping. There have been seven reported injuries, including a broken wrist.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall involves the Mainstays Associate office chair with a 5-star nylon base with dual wheel casters and pneumatic seat height adjustment. The chair has a fabric cushioned seat and back that is black/grey in color. The armrests are shaped in half-circle loops. Under the seat is a UPC Code Label #9501401610 with printed Model #VCR1022.