Office Chairs Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Fall Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 06-208 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- July 11, 2006
- Brand
- Office Chairs Sold at Wal-Mart
- Category
- Furniture and home
- Products
- Mainstays Associate Office Chairs
- Hazard
- Falls and tip-overs hazard
- Hazard type
- Falls and tip-overs
- Units
- About 762,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- July 2, 2024
What was recalled
The recall involves the Mainstays Associate office chair with a 5-star nylon base with dual wheel casters and pneumatic seat height adjustment. The chair has a fabric cushioned seat and back that is black/grey in color. The armrests are shaped in half-circle loops. Under the seat is a UPC Code Label #9501401610 with printed Model #VCR1022.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Mainstays Associate Office Chairs · About 762,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Wal-Mart stores exclusively nationwide from April 2003 through April 2006 for about $36.; Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark..
Injuries or incidents reported
Wal-Mart has received nine reports of chairs breaking and two reports of tipping. There have been seven reported injuries, including a broken wrist.
Consumer contact
For more information, call Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.walmartstores.com
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 294 recalls in the furniture and home category, 93 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Mainstays Associate Office Chairs (About 762,000 units). The recall involves the Mainstays Associate office chair with a 5-star nylon base with dual wheel casters and pneumatic seat height adjustment.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Falls and tip-overs hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to Wal-Mart for a full refund.
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