Office Depot Recalls Desks Due To Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 19759 · announced July 10, 2019 · Office Depot · 19,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves Realspace Magellan Performance-Electric Height-Adjustable Desks. They were sold in espresso or cherry colors. The desks have the Office Depot SKU number 358370 (espresso) or 216230 (cherry) printed on a label located underneath the desk top. The desk's control box is located under the desk on the right side and controls the desk's upward and downward movements.
The hazard
The desk's control box has an electrical issue resulting in reverse polarity, which could pose a shock hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled desks and contact Office Depot to receive a free replacement control box with installation instructions. Office Depot is notifying purchasers directly. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Office Depot stores in the United States and Puerto Rico and online at officedepot.com from April 1, 2017 through February 22, 2019 for about $500.
Consumer contact: Office Depot at 800-949-9974 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.officedepot.com and click on Recall Notices 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.