The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·17006·Announced 2016-10-04

Office Depot Recalls Winsley Mid-Back Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

Office Depot is recalling Winsley Mid-Back Chairs because they can tip over when users lean back, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.

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 risk-of-harm product (fall hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Office Depot, Inc. is recalling Winsley Mid-Back Chairs due to a fall hazard. The chairs can tip over when a user leans back. The recalled chairs are adjustable, come in black or white, and feature a silver base with five wheels. They were manufactured in China.

Approximately 129,000 units were sold at Office Depot and OfficeMax stores nationwide and online at officedepot.com from August 2015 through August 2016 for about $150. The chairs have specific SKU numbers and a US REG. No. CA40105 printed on a label underneath the seat cushion.

No injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chair and contact Office Depot to receive a free repair kit. Office Depot can be reached at 800-949-9974 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or via their website.

The recalled product

Product
Winsley Mid-Back Chairs
Manufacturer
Office Depot, Inc., of Boca Raton, Fla.
Category
Consumer Product — Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
129,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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