Humanscale Recalls QuickStand Lite Workstations Due to Injury Hazard
Recall 19205 · Sep 17, 2019 · Humanscale
22,700
units affected
22,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19205
- Date
- Sep 17, 2019
- Company
- Humanscale
- Units affected
- 22,700
- Product
- QuickStand Lite workstations
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves QuickStand Lite height adjustable workstations for single or double computer monitor screens. The workstations have a keyboard platform and an adjustable arm. The workstations measure about 19.5 inches high and about 25.6 inches wide. The workstations were sold in black and white with gray trim.
What can happen
The recalled workstation's arm can break and cause the workstation to fall, posing a risk of injury.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled workstation and contact Humanscale to receive a free repair kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 52 reports of the arm breaking, including 12 reports of minor injuries from the arm breaking and falling on consumers.
- Sold at
- Furniture stores nationwide and online at Humanscale.com, Fellowes.com and on other websites from January 2015 through November 2018 for about $600.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled quickstand lite workstations?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled workstation and contact Humanscale to receive a free repair kit.
What is the hazard?
The recalled workstation's arm can break and cause the workstation to fall, posing a risk of injury.
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.