The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·14188·Announced 2014-05-22

Office Depot Recalls Gibson Leather Task Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

Office Depot is recalling Gibson Leather Task Chairs because the seat plate weld can break, posing a fall hazard. About 1.4 million chairs were sold.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect (weld breaking) that has resulted in reported injuries requiring medical attention, including a fractured back and hip, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Office Depot is recalling approximately 1,400,000 Gibson Leather Task Chairs due to a fall hazard. The black, armless, adjustable chairs have a black base with five wheels. The mounting plate weld can break, which may separate the seat from the base of the chair.

The affected chairs have the SKU number 105479 and registration numbers PA 27248 (CN), PA 25498 (CN), PA 25276 (HK), or CA 35181 (RC). These numbers are located next to the words "Made in China" on a label on the underside of the seats. The chairs were sold at Office Depot retail stores and online from 2003 through 2012 for about $40.

Office Depot has received about 153 reports of the seat plate weld cracking or breaking. These reports include 25 instances of contusions, abrasions, and injuries to the head, neck, and a fractured back and hip that required medical attention. Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and return them to any Office Depot store location for a $55 store merchandise credit.

The recalled product

Product
Office Depot® Gibson Leather Task Chairs
Manufacturer
Victory Land Ent. Co., Ltd., of Taiwan
Category
Consumer Product — Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
1,400,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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