CPSCGeneral Alert
Office Depot Recalls Gibson Leather Task Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Published: May 22, 2014Recall ID: 14188Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The mounting plate weld can break and separate the seat from the base of the chair, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Office Depot® Gibson Leather Task Chairs
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Office-Depot-Recalls-Gibson-Leather-Task-Chairs |
| Title | Office Depot Recalls Gibson Leather Task Chairs Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14188.FullBodyChairLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Full body of chair |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14188.100ODChairLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Office Depot Label |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14188.66ODChairLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Swinton Label |
| Hazards › Name | The mounting plate weld can break and separate the seat from the base of the chair, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Office Depot® Gibson Leather Task Chairs |
| Products › Type | Chairs |
| Products › Category I D | 67768 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,400,000 |
| Recall I D | 1690 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and return them to any Office Depot store location for a $55 store merchandise credit |
| Importers › 1 › Name | Office Depot, Inc., of Boca Raton, Fla. |
| Importers › 2 › Name | Swinton Avenue Trading, a division of Office Depot, Inc., formerly of Delray Beach, Fla. |
| Retailers › Name | Office Depot retail stores and online from 2003 through 2012 for about $40. |
| Recall Date | 2014-05-22T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 14188 |
| Manufacturers › 1 › Name | Victory Land Ent. Co., Ltd., of Taiwan |
| Manufacturers › 2 › Name | Wonderful Year Co., Ltd., of China |
| Manufacturers › 3 › Name | China Power Flamingo Ltd., of China |
| Manufacturers › 4 › Name | Anji Wanan Furniture Co., Ltd., of China |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-09T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
Overview
- Recalling FirmVictory Land Ent. Co., Ltd., of Taiwan, Wonderful Year Co., Ltd., of China, China Power Flamingo Ltd., of China, Anji Wanan Furniture Co., Ltd., of China