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Office Chairs Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Fall Hazard

U.S. CPSCFallsTip-overJul 11, 2006
Recalled Office Chair
Recalled Office Chair

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The legs and backs of these chairs can break, and the chairs can easily tip over, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to Wal-Mart for a full refund.

Incidents & injuries

Wal-Mart has received nine reports of chairs breaking and two reports of tipping. There have been seven reported injuries, including a broken wrist.

Product description

The recall involves the Mainstays Associate office chair with a 5-star nylon base with dual wheel casters and pneumatic seat height adjustment. The chair has a fabric cushioned seat and back that is black/grey in color. The armrests are shaped in half-circle loops. Under the seat is a UPC Code Label #9501401610 with printed Model #VCR1022.

Sold on

Wal-Mart stores exclusively nationwide from April 2003 through April 2006 for about $36.

Contact the company

For more information, call Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.walmartstores.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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