CPSC, Gruga U.S.A. Announce Recall to Repair Office Chairs Sold At Staples Stores

Recalled September 21, 2004 · CPSC recall 04218 · Gruga

Hazard

The legs on the base of the chair can break, posing a risk of injury to the user.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the chairs immediately and contact Gruga U.S.A. to receive a free replacement base repair kit.

Units

18,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

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 to do

Consumers should stop using the chairs immediately and contact Gruga U.S.A. to receive a free replacement base repair kit.

Contact

Consumers should call Gruga U.S.A. toll-free at (888) 833-4148 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT or e-mail the company at [email protected]

Product

Executive Office Chairs

Manufacturer(s)

Gruga U.S.A., dba Novimex Fashion Ltd., of City of Industry, Calif.

Retailers

Staples stores nationwide sold the chairs, from March 2004 through July 2004, for about $100.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →