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Teknion Recalls to Repair Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

U.S. CPSCFallsDec 23, 2008
Recalled Office Chair
Recalled Office Chair
Shipping Label
Shipping Label
Bolts that attach the seat bottom to the chair frame
Bolts that attach the seat bottom to the chair frame

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

Hazard

The bolts holding the seat to the frame can loosen and separate, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Remedy

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.

Incidents & injuries

Okamura has received two reports of separation of the chair's seat from the frame. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

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.

Sold on

Authorized Teknion dealers nationwide from January 2004 through June 2008 for between $1,470 and $1,625.

Contact the company

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 [email protected]

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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