CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Gruga U.S.A. Announce Recall to Repair Office Chairs Sold At Staples Store...
Published: September 21, 2004Recall ID: 04218Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The legs on the base of the chair can break, posing a risk of injury to the user.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled executive office chairs include the 795-0115 model with black leather and the 795-0228 model with black fabric. Underneath the seat cushion the name "Novimex Fashion Ltd." can be found on the large label and the model numbers and date codes can be found on a smaller label. Only chairs with a date code prior to April 1, 2004, are included in this recall.
Affected Products
Executive Office Chairs
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Gruga-USA-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Office-Chairs-Sold-At-Staples-Stores- |
| Title | CPSC, Gruga U.S.A. Announce Recall to Repair Office Chairs Sold At Staples Stores |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/office-chair.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Executive Office Chair |
| Hazards › Name | The legs on the base of the chair can break, posing a risk of injury to the user. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Executive Office Chairs |
| Products › Type | Chairs, Stools & Benches |
| Products › Category I D | 1877 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 18,000 |
| Recall I D | 2687 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the chairs immediately and contact Gruga U.S.A. to receive a free replacement base repair kit. |
| Retailers › Name | Staples stores nationwide sold the chairs, from March 2004 through July 2004, for about $100. |
| Recall Date | 2004-09-21T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled executive office chairs include the 795-0115 model with black leather and the 795-0228 model with black fabric. Underneath the seat cushion the name "Novimex Fashion Ltd." can be found on the large label and the model numbers and date codes can be found on a smaller label. Only chairs with a date code prior to April 1, 2004, are included in this recall. |
| Recall Number | 04218 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Gruga U.S.A., dba Novimex Fashion Ltd., of City of Industry, Calif. |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers should call Gruga U.S.A. toll-free at (888) 833-4148 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT or e-mail the company at customerservice@novimexfashion.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-03-17T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
Overview
- Recalling FirmGruga U.S.A., dba Novimex Fashion Ltd., of City of Industry, Calif.