Teknion Recalls to Repair Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 09716 · announced December 23, 2008 · Okamura · 60,000 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The bolts holding the seat to the frame can loosen and separate, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
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.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Okamura has received two reports of separation of the chair's seat from the frame. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Authorized Teknion dealers nationwide from January 2004 through June 2008 for between $1,470 and $1,625.
Consumer 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 Contessainquiries@teknion.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.