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Steelcase Inc. Recalls Desk Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

  • Recalled Steelcase Inc. desk chair
Name of Product:
Amia desk chairs
Hazard:
The pivot pins installed in the control mechanism under the chair seat can fall out, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
January 18, 2012
Units:
About 11,000
Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Steelcase toll-free at (800) 391-7194 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can also e-mail the firm at retrofits@steelcase.com

Recall Details

Description:

This recall includes the model 482 Series Steelcase Amia desk chairs manufactured between March 1, 2011 and June 6, 2011. The model number and manufacture date are printed on a label on the underside of the chair seat. The seats are available in various colored fabric options as well as leather.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and contact Steelcase to receive adhesive covers to apply over the pivot pins on their chairs. These pin adhesive covers can be applied without the use of a tool in less than five minutes. The firm is contacting all known purchasers.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Sold At:
Authorized Steelcase dealers and retail outlets including Healthy Back Store, CSN, Home Office Solutions, Office & Company and Sam Flax stores nationwide and online at www.store.steelcase.com from March 2011 through June 2011 for between $350 and $700.
Manufacturer(s):
Steelcase Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Importer(s):

Steelcase Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.

Distributor(s):
Steelcase Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Manufactured In:
United States
Recall number:
12-712

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