Staples Recalls Hazen Mesh Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 17-180 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- June 20, 2017
- Brand
- Staples
- Category
- Furniture and home
- Products
- Hazen Mesh Task chairs
- Hazard
- Fall Hazard
- Hazard type
- Falls and tip-overs
- Remedy
- Repair
- Units
- About 124,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- June 20, 2017
What was recalled
This recall involves Staples and Quill Hazen Mesh Task chairs. The chair has a five-wheel base, black fabric seat cushion, and black mesh seat back. The chairs have SKU number1058246 and item number 26680 printed on a white label on the underside of the seat cushion.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Hazen Mesh Task chairs · About 124,000 units
Photos from the recall notice

Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Staples' stores nationwide and online at staples.com, staplesadvantage.com, and quill.com from October 2014 through April 2017 for between $100 and $180.; Staples the Office Superstore LLC, of Framingham, Mass..
Injuries or incidents reported
Staples has received 20 reports of the legs breaking on the chairs, including three reports of injuries resulting in minor cuts and bruises.
Consumer contact
Staples toll-free at 866-755-1321 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or register online at www.seatingrecall123.com, or go to www.staples.com and click on the Warranty & Recall link under the Customer Service tab at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall history and context
Staples appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all Staples recalls.
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?
Hazen Mesh Task chairs (About 124,000 units). This recall involves Staples and Quill Hazen Mesh Task chairs.
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 recalled chairs and contact Staples to receive a free replacement base and instructions for replacing the original base.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on June 20, 2017. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.