CPSCJanuary 18, 2012

Steelcase Inc. Desk Chairs recall: Fall Hazard

Steelcase Inc. Recalls Desk Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

Why was Steelcase Inc. Desk Chairs recalled?

The pivot pins installed in the control mechanism under the chair seat can fall out, posing a fall hazard to the user.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and contact Steelcase to receive adhesive covers to apply over the pivot pins on their chairs. These pin adhesive covers can be applied without the use of a tool in less than five minutes. The firm is contacting all known purchasers. Contact: For additional information, contact Steelcase toll-free at (800) 391-7194 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can also e-mail the firm 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
Amia desk chairs
Company
Steelcase Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Quantity
About 11,000
Sold at
Authorized Steelcase dealers and retail outlets including Healthy Back Store, CSN, Home Office Solutions, Office & Company and Sam Flax stores nationwide and online at www.store.steelcase.com from March 2011 through June 2011 for between $350 and $700.
Recall date
January 18, 2012
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall includes the model 482 Series Steelcase Amia desk chairs manufactured between March 1, 2011 and June 6, 2011. The model number and manufacture date are printed on a label on the underside of the chair seat. The seats are available in various colored fabric options as well as leather.

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