Raynor Marketing Recalls Quantum Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Office Depot Stores
CPSC recall 10013 · announced October 16, 2009 · Comfort Office Furniture, Ltd, China Aka Evergood Co · 150,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves the Quantum Realspace PRO™ 9000 Series Mid-Back Multifunction Mesh Chair SKU # 510830 and the Quantum Realspace PRO™ 9000 Series Mesh Chair with Headrest SKU # 690690. The Realspace PRO™ Mesh Guest Chair is not involved in this recall.
The hazard
The bolts attaching the seatback on the recalled chairs can loosen and detach, posing a fall and injury hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled office chairs and contact Raynor to receive a free repair kit.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Raynor has received reports of 33 seatback detachments and 14 injuries involving bumps and bruises.
Sold at: Office Depot stores nationwide and on the Web at www.OfficeDepot.com from May 2006 through August 2009. The mid-back chairs sold for about $300 and the chair with headrest for about $350.
Consumer contact: For additional information and to receive a free repair kit, contact Raynor toll free at (866) 244-8180 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.Quantumchair.com/recall
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.