Teknion to Repair Office Chairs recall: Fall Hazard
Teknion Recalls to Repair Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Why was Teknion to Repair Office Chairs recalled?
The bolts holding the seat to the frame can loosen and separate, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should inspect the chair by checking the four bolts that attach the seat bottom to the chair frame. If any of the four bolts is loose or missing, consumers should stop using the chair immediately and contact a Teknion dealer for a free repair. Contact: For more information, contact Teknion toll-free at (866) 943-8550 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or email [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
- Contessa Office Chairs
- Company
- Okamura Corp., of Japan, Teknion LLC, of Toronto, Canada
- Quantity
- About 60,000
- Sold at
- Authorized Teknion dealers nationwide from January 2004 through June 2008 for between $1,470 and $1,625.
- Recall date
- December 23, 2008
- Incidents / injuries
- Okamura has received two reports of separation of the chair's seat from the frame. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves all Contessa chairs shipped prior to June 30, 2008. Each Contessa chair has a label indicating the date of shipment (see picture), which is located on the bottom of the chair seat.