Computer Desk Set Sold at Office Depot Recalled Due to Risk of Falls
Recall 06135 · Apr 6, 2006 · New Focus Marketing Corp.
6,000
units affected
6,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06135
- Date
- Apr 6, 2006
- Company
- New Focus Marketing Corp.
- Units affected
- 6,000
- Product
- Computer Desk and Chair Set
- Product type
- Furniture (Miscellaneous)
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The recalled three-piece set includes a desk, computer stand and chair. Model number NF913232 is located on the product's box. The chair in the office set is gray with a black seat and a silver tubular metal frame.
What can happen
The seat on the chair can break and fall through during use, causing an individual to fall and suffer injuries.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the chair immediately and contact Office Depot to receive a gift card for the full price of the desk set, upon receipt of the chair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- New Focus Marketing has received reports of two injuries involving chairs breaking. Injuries include a consumer who received bruises to the arm and shoulder, and another consumer who suffered a minor back injury.
- Sold at
- Office Depot stores nationwide from June 2005 through August 2005 for about $80 for the set.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled computer desk and chair set?
Consumers should stop using the chair immediately and contact Office Depot to receive a gift card for the full price of the desk set, upon receipt of the chair.
What is the hazard?
The seat on the chair can break and fall through during use, causing an individual to fall and suffer injuries.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.