Steelcase swivel chair 1 (green)
Steelcase swivel chair 2 (blue)
Steelcase swivel chair 3 (black)
Steelcase at 800-210-5109 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.steelcase.com and click on "Rocky Chair Recall" for more information. Consumers can also email Steelcase at retrofits@steelcase.com.
Recall Details
This recall involves 12 models of Steelcase "Rocky" style swivel chairs manufactured between 2005 and 2015. The molded polypropylene chairs were sold in black and white with the option of an upholstered seat and back, seat only or no upholstery. The chairs have a foldable seat, molded-in arms and either a four-star wheel base or a five-star wheel base. Model numbers can be found on the underside of the seat.
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Model Number |
Style |
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112101 |
Four-star Nesting Upholstered Seat |
|
112201S |
Four-star Nesting Upholstered Seat |
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112201 |
Four-star Nesting Upholstered Seat and Back |
|
112301 |
Five-star Non-Upholstered |
|
112401S |
Five-star Upholstered Back |
|
112401 |
Five-star Upholstered Seat and Back |
|
112301ST |
Five-star Stool Non-Upholstered |
|
112401SST |
Five-star Stool Upholstered Seat |
|
112401ST |
Five-star Stool Upholstered Seat and Back |
|
112301J |
Jury Base Non-Upholstered |
|
112401SJ |
Jury Base Upholstered Seat |
|
112401J |
Jury Base Upholstered Seat and Back |
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact Steelcase to arrange for a free repair.
The firm has received 311 reports of incidents, including one report of an injury.
Steelcase independently owned dealers nationwide from August 2005 to June 2015 for between $500 and $1,550.
Steelcase Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
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