Office Depot Recalls Desk Chairs Due to Pinch Hazard
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-748.
This recall involves all Realspace™ PRO 3000 Series Custom Fit desk chairs. The mid-back fabric chairs were sold in black and have SKU number 996-190. The date of manufacture, P.O. number and "Made in China" are printed on labels located on the underside of the seat bottom. Affected chairs have a manufacture date between March 2009 and May 2011, listed in Year/Month/Date format (e.g. date code 20100812 represents August 12, 2010).
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-748.
Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and contact Office Depot's recall hotline to receive a free repair kit with a cover for the tilt mechanism. Consumers should write down the P.O. number found on the underside of the chair for reference when contacting Office Depot.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Office Depot Retail Stores Nationwide And Online At Www.officedepot.com From May 2009 Through June 2011 For About $170. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- 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-748.
For additional information, contact Office Depot toll-free at (855) 259-5093 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.officedepot.com/customerservice/errata.do
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Office Depot Retail Stores Nationwide And Online At Www.officedepot.com From May 2009 Through June 2011 For About $170. Recall FAQ
Office Depot Retail Stores Nationwide And Online At Www.officedepot.com From May 2009 Through June 2011 For About $170. is the subject of a furniture recall: Office Depot Recalls Desk Chairs Due to Pinch Hazard. The notice was published on August 18, 2011 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 34,000 units are potentially affected.