Safety regulator, Gruga U.S.A. Announce Recall to Repair Office Chairs Sold At Staples Stores
Recall 04218 · Sep 21, 2004 · Gruga U.S.A., dba Novimex Fashion Ltd.
18,000
units affected
18,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04218
- Date
- Sep 21, 2004
- Company
- Gruga U.S.A., dba Novimex Fashion Ltd.
- Units affected
- 18,000
- Product
- Executive Office Chairs
- Product type
- Chairs, Stools & Benches
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
The recalled executive office chairs include the 795-0115 model with black leather and the 795-0228 model with black fabric. Underneath the seat cushion the name "Novimex Fashion Ltd." can be found on the large label and the model numbers and date codes can be found on a smaller label. Only chairs with a date code prior to April 1, 2004, are included in this recall.
What can happen
The legs on the base of the chair can break, posing a risk of injury to the user.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the chairs immediately and contact Gruga U.S.A. to receive a free replacement base repair kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Staples stores nationwide sold the chairs, from March 2004 through July 2004, for about $100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled executive office chairs?
Consumers should stop using the chairs immediately and contact Gruga U.S.A. to receive a free replacement base repair kit.
What is the hazard?
The legs on the base of the chair can break, posing a risk of injury to the user.
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.