Square Grove Recalls Sit-Stand Desk Converters Due to Serious Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 16750 · Jun 2, 2016 · Square Grove
750
units affected
750
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16750
- Date
- Jun 2, 2016
- Company
- Square Grove
- Units affected
- 750
- Product
- Sit-Stand Desk Converters
- Product type
- Dressers, Desks, Chests and Buffets
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves Square Grove's Sit-Stand Converters. The model included in the recall is UPL147 and includes the freestand and clamp versions. The freestand version sits on a desk that raises and lowers a computer monitor and keyboard by 17 inches. The clamp version functions the same, but clamps to the back of the desk. The color of both versions is black. The dimensions for the top platform are about 24 inches in width and 16 inches in diameter. The keyboard platform dimensions are about 24 inches in width and 9 inches in diameter. The freestanding base platform version dimensions are about 20 inches in width and 20 inches in diameter. The clamp mount version dimensions are about 7 inches in width and 18 inches in diameter. The words "UPLIFT DESK" are printed on the product.
What can happen
The pneumatic lifting mechanism can pinch or break fingers during assembly or use, posing a risk of serious injury.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled converters and contact the firm for a free repair kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Square Grove has received reports of two incidents that resulted in a broken finger and a pinched finger with bruising.
- Sold at
- Online at www.upliftdesk.com and www.thehumansolution.com from January 2016 through March 2016 for about $220.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled sit-stand desk converters?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled converters and contact the firm for a free repair kit.
What is the hazard?
The pneumatic lifting mechanism can pinch or break fingers during assembly or use, posing a risk of serious 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.