CPSCJune 20, 2017

Staples Hazen Mesh Office Chairs recall: Fall Hazard

Staples Recalls Hazen Mesh Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

Why was Staples Hazen Mesh Office Chairs recalled?

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

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact Staples to receive a free replacement base and instructions for replacing the original base. Contact: Staples toll-free at 866-755-1321 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or register online at www.seatingrecall123.com, or go to www.staples.com and click on the Warranty & Recall link under the Customer Service tab at the bottom of the page for more information.

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
Hazen Mesh Task chairs
Company
Staples the Office Superstore LLC, of Framingham, Mass.
Quantity
About 124,000
Sold at
Staples' stores nationwide and online at staples.com, staplesadvantage.com, and quill.com from October 2014 through April 2017 for between $100 and $180.
Recall date
June 20, 2017
Incidents / injuries
Staples has received 20 reports of the legs breaking on the chairs, including three reports of injuries resulting in minor cuts and bruises.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves Staples and Quill Hazen Mesh Task chairs. The chair has a five-wheel base, black fabric seat cushion, and black mesh seat back. The chairs have SKU number1058246 and item number 26680 printed on a white label on the underside of the seat cushion.

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