The Recall Desk
Our severity: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

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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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