Office Depot Recalls Gibson Leather Task Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 14188 · announced May 22, 2014 · Victory Land Ent. Co · 1,400,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves Office Depot® Gibson Leather Task Chairs. The black, armless, adjustable chairs have a black base with five wheels. The affected chairs have the SKU number 105479 and the registration numbers PA 27248 (CN), PA 25498 (CN), PA 25276 (HK) or CA 35181 (RC) that can be found next to the words "Made in China" which is printed on a label located on the underside of the seats.
The hazard
The mounting plate weld can break and separate the seat from the base of the chair, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and return them to any Office Depot store location for a $55 store merchandise credit Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Office Depot has received about 153 reports of the seat plate weld cracking or breaking, including 25 reports of contusions, abrasions and reports of injuries to the head, neck and a fractured back and hip which required medical attention.
Sold at: Office Depot retail stores and online from 2003 through 2012 for about $40.
Consumer contact: Office Depot toll-free at (866) 403-3763 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.officedepot.com and select Recall Notices under "Customer Service" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.