The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·04218·Announced 2004-09-21

Gruga U.S.A. Recalls Executive Office Chairs Sold at Staples

Gruga U.S.A. is recalling 18,000 executive office chairs sold at Staples because the base legs can break, posing a risk of injury.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect that poses a risk of injury, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Gruga U.S.A., doing business as Novimex Fashion Ltd., is recalling approximately 18,000 executive office chairs sold at Staples stores nationwide from March 2004 through July 2004. The recalled chairs include model 795-0115 with black leather and model 795-0228 with black fabric. Only chairs with a date code prior to April 1, 2004, are included in this recall. The name "Novimex Fashion Ltd." appears on a large label underneath the seat cushion, while model numbers and date codes are on a smaller label.

The recall was issued because the legs on the base of the chair can break, which poses a risk of injury to the user. No injuries have been reported in connection with this defect.

Consumers should stop using the chairs immediately and contact Gruga U.S.A. to receive a free replacement base repair kit. Customers can call the company toll-free at (888) 833-4148 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT or e-mail [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
Executive Office Chairs
Manufacturer
Gruga U.S.A., dba Novimex Fashion Ltd., of City of Industry, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
18,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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