Veyer Recalls WorkPro Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 25097 · Jan 16, 2025 · Veyer
64,000
units affected
64,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 25097
- Date
- Jan 16, 2025
- Company
- Veyer
- Units affected
- 64,000
- Product
- WorkPro® Momentum Office Chairs
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves WorkPro Momentum office chairs. The recalled ergonomic chairs were sold in black (model number 8517865) or gray (model number 2864384) and have a metal frame, cushioned seat, five coaster wheels and a high back that shifts side-to-side. The model number is located underneath the seat cushion.
What can happen
The bolts that connect the back of the chair to its base can fail, posing a fall hazard to users.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chair until repaired, and contact Veyer to receive a free repair kit, including shipping, and installation instructions. The repair kit consists of a back bracket, three bolts, an Allen wrench and a decorative cover. Veyer is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Veyer has received seven reports of consumers falling out of the chair, resulting in two minor injuries.
- Sold at
- Office Depot and OfficeMax stores nationwide and online at www.amazon.com, www.officedepot.com, www.walmart.com, www.ebay.com and other websites from October 2021 through September 2024 for about $430.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled workpro® momentum office chairs?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chair until repaired, and contact Veyer to receive a free repair kit, including shipping, and installation instructions. The repair kit consists of a back bracket, three bolts, an Allen wrench and a decorative cover. Veyer is contacting all known purchasers directly.
What is the hazard?
The bolts that connect the back of the chair to its base can fail, posing a fall hazard to users.
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.