Teknion Recalls to Repair Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 09-716 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- December 23, 2008
- Brand
- Teknion
- Category
- Furniture and home
- Products
- Contessa Office Chairs
- Hazard
- Fall Hazard
- Hazard type
- Falls and tip-overs
- Units
- About 60,000
- Made in
- Japan
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
This recall involves all Contessa chairs shipped prior to June 30, 2008. Each Contessa chair has a label indicating the date of shipment (see picture), which is located on the bottom of the chair seat.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Contessa Office Chairs · About 60,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Authorized Teknion dealers nationwide from January 2004 through June 2008 for between $1,470 and $1,625.; Okamura Corp., of Japan; Teknion LLC, of Toronto, Canada.
Injuries or incidents reported
Okamura has received two reports of separation of the chair's seat from the frame. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Teknion toll-free at (866) 943-8550 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or email Contessainquiries@teknion.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?
Contessa Office Chairs (About 60,000 units). This recall involves all Contessa chairs shipped prior to June 30, 2008.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fall Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should inspect the chair by checking the four bolts that attach the seat bottom to the chair frame. If any of the four bolts is loose or missing, consumers should stop using the chair immediately and contact a Teknion dealer for a free repair.
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