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OfficeMax Recalls Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

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CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-5489.

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.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-5489.

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.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-5489.

For additional information, contact OfficeMax at (800) 283-7674 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.officemax.com

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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. Recall FAQ

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. is the subject of a furniture recall: OfficeMax Recalls Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard. The notice was published on September 1, 2009 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 216,000 units are potentially affected.