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Knape & Vogt Recalls Office Workstations Due to Injury Hazard

Recalled May 14, 2019 · CPSC recall 19121 · Knape & Vogt

Recalled Sit-Stand Office Workstation (Black)Recalled Sit-Stand Office Workstation (White)Recalled Sit-Stand Office Workstation Corner Unit (Black)A photo of the Lot Number Label on the Workstation (on the underside)
Hazard
The workstation can malfunction, causing the gas cylinders to separate and forcefully discharge, posing an injury hazard.
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 76,000
Incidents / injuries
Knape & Vogt has received two reports of the gas cylinder separating from the workstation, in one case, the cylinder discharged from the unit resulting in damage to drywall in an office.

Description

This recall involves desktop sit-stand office workstations, sold under the brand names: Adas Elevo Sit-to-Stand Desktop, K&A Manufacturing Helium Surface, 3M Precision Standing Desk, Inscape Rockit, Neutral Posture Ergonomics StandUp X1, Workrite Ergonomics Solace Desktop, Volante and IMOVR Ziplift. The black or white workstations can be used in a sitting or standing position. The workstations measure about 36 inches wide by 24 inches deep. They have two handles and two hydraulic gas pressure cylinders which enable the workstation to be raised or lowered. Affected workstations can be identified by the Lot Number label located on the inside of the right hand top surface bracket of each unit. Affected lot numbers contain the last three letters "VOL". The affected lot numbers include: 16-######-VOL 17-######-VOL 18-######-VOL 19-######-VOL

What to do

Consumers should immediately contact Knape & Vogt to arrange for a free in-home/office repair.

Contact

Knape & Vogt toll-free at 888-667-1501 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.kv.com and click on the recall link at the bottom of the page for more information.

Product
Sit-Stand Office Workstations
Imported by
Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company, of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Retailers
Knape & Vogt authorized sellers nationwide including online at eBay, Amazon.com, Staples.com, imovr.com, ergodirect.com, hafele.com, ergonomicaccessories.com, ergoexperts.com and officeanything.com from October 2016 through February 2019 for between $350 and $560.
Made in
China

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

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