WASHINGTON, Jan. 7, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Office-Depot-Recalls-Executive-Chairs/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Crawley II Executive Chairs
Hazard: The seat plate weld can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chair and contact Office Depot to receive a free replacement seat plate that consumers can install at home.
Consumer Contact: Office Depot toll-free at 855-743-7701 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.officedepot.com then click on "Customer Service" for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 300,000
Description: This recall involves Crawley II executive chairs. The black, high-back, adjustable chairs have a black base with five wheels. The affected chairs have Office Depot SKU number 493822 or OfficeMax item number 23324118 and "US REG. No. PA 25917(CN)" printed on a label located on the underside of the seat cushion.
Incidents/Injuries: Office Depot has received eight reports of the seat plate weld cracking or breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores nationwide and online from October 2012 through September 2015 for about $140.
Importer/Distributor: Office Depot Inc., of Boca Raton, Fla.
Manufactured in: China
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SOURCE U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
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