Office Chairs Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 06208 · announced July 11, 2006 · Wal-mart Stores · 762,000 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The legs and backs of these chairs can break, and the chairs can easily tip over, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to Wal-Mart for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Wal-Mart has received nine reports of chairs breaking and two reports of tipping. There have been seven reported injuries, including a broken wrist.
Sold at: Wal-Mart stores exclusively nationwide from April 2003 through April 2006 for about $36.
Consumer 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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.