OfficeMax Recalls Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 09-336 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- September 1, 2009
- Brand
- OfficeMax
- Category
- Furniture and home
- Products
- OfficeMax Task Chairs
- Hazard
- Fall Hazard
- Hazard type
- Falls and tip-overs
- Units
- About 216,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
The recall involves OfficeMax Task Chairs with model numbers OM182 and OM96614. The model number is located under the chair's seat on a white UPC label. The chairs are charcoal or dark charcoal in color and have black plastic arms and a rolling plastic and metal base.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- OfficeMax Task Chairs · About 216,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: OfficeMax stores nationwide, on the firm's Web site www.officemax.com, in OfficeMax catalogs, and through direct commercial sales to businesses from September 2003 through July 2008 for between $40 and $65.; OfficeMax Inc., of Naperville, Ill..
Injuries or incidents reported
OfficeMax has received about 35 reports of the chair backs or posts breaking, including 15 reports of injuries involving lacerations, muscle strains, contusions and concussions.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact OfficeMax at (800) 283-7674 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.officemax.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?
OfficeMax Task Chairs (About 216,000 units). The recall involves OfficeMax Task Chairs with model numbers OM182 and OM96614.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fall Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and return them to any OfficeMax store for a full refund or a $55 gift card if the consumer does not have a receipt.
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