The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·16750·Announced 2016-06-02

Square Grove Recalls Sit-Stand Desk Converters Due to Finger Injury Hazard

Square Grove is recalling about 750 Sit-Stand Desk Converters because the pneumatic lifting mechanism can pinch or break fingers during assembly or use.

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 significant injury reports, specifically a broken finger and a pinched finger with bruising, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Square Grove LLC of Austin, Texas, is recalling about 750 Sit-Stand Desk Converters, model UPL147. The recall includes both freestand and clamp versions of the black desk converters, which raise and lower a computer monitor and keyboard by 17 inches. The products were sold online at www.upliftdesk.com and www.thehumansolution.com from January 2016 through March 2016 for about $220.

The pneumatic lifting mechanism on these converters can pinch or break fingers during assembly or use, posing a risk of serious injury. Square Grove has received reports of two incidents resulting in a broken finger and a pinched finger with bruising.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled converters and contact Square Grove at 800-349-3839 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email [email protected], or visit www.squaregrove.com to click on the recall notice for a free repair kit.

The recalled product

Product
Sit-Stand Desk Converters
Manufacturer
Square Grove LLC of Austin, Texas
Category
Consumer Product — Office Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
750

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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