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Staples Recalls Hazen Mesh Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

  • Recalled Chair
  • Tag (underside of seat)
Name of Product:
Hazen Mesh Task chairs
Hazard:

The legs on the base of the chair can break, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
June 20, 2017
Units:
About 124,000
Consumer Contact

Staples toll-free at 866-755-1321 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or register online at www.seatingrecall123.com, or go to www.staples.com and click on the Warranty & Recall link under the Customer Service tab at the bottom of the page for more information.

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves Staples and Quill Hazen Mesh Task chairs. The chair has a five-wheel base, black fabric seat cushion, and black mesh seat back. The chairs have SKU number1058246 and item number 26680 printed on a white label on the underside of the seat cushion. 

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact Staples to receive a free replacement base and instructions for replacing the original base.

Incidents/Injuries:

Staples has received 20 reports of the legs breaking on the chairs, including three reports of injuries resulting in minor cuts and bruises.

Sold At:
Staples’ stores nationwide and online at staples.com, staplesadvantage.com, and quill.com from October 2014 through April 2017 for between $100 and $180.
Importer(s):

Staples the Office Superstore LLC, of Framingham, Mass.

Retailers

Staples the Office Superstore LLC and Quill Lincolnshire, Inc. LLC, of Framingham, Mass.

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
17-180
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