CPSCGeneral Alert
Steelcase Inc. Recalls Desk Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Published: January 18, 2012Recall ID: 12712Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The pivot pins installed in the control mechanism under the chair seat can fall out, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Product Description & Identification
This recall includes the model 482 Series Steelcase Amia desk chairs manufactured between March 1, 2011 and June 6, 2011. The model number and manufacture date are printed on a label on the underside of the chair seat. The seats are available in various colored fabric options as well as leather.
Affected Products
Amia desk chairs
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Steelcase-Inc-Recalls-Desk-Chairs-Due-to-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | Steelcase Inc. Recalls Desk Chairs Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12712.12712.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Steelcase Inc. desk chair |
| Hazards › Name | The pivot pins installed in the control mechanism under the chair seat can fall out, posing a fall hazard to the user. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Amia desk chairs |
| Products › Type | Chairs |
| Products › Category I D | 67768 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 11,000 |
| Recall I D | 1170 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and contact Steelcase to receive adhesive covers to apply over the pivot pins on their chairs. These pin adhesive covers can be applied without the use of a tool in less than five minutes. The firm is contacting all known purchasers. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Steelcase dealers and retail outlets including Healthy Back Store, CSN, Home Office Solutions, Office & Company and Sam Flax stores nationwide and online at www.store.steelcase.com from March 2011 through June 2011 for between $350 and $700. |
| Recall Date | 2012-01-18T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall includes the model 482 Series Steelcase Amia desk chairs manufactured between March 1, 2011 and June 6, 2011. The model number and manufacture date are printed on a label on the underside of the chair seat. The seats are available in various colored fabric options as well as leather. |
| Distributors › Name | Steelcase Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich. |
| Recall Number | 12712 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Steelcase Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Steelcase toll-free at (800) 391-7194 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can also e-mail the firm at retrofits@steelcase.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-22T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |