The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·17158·Announced 2017-05-24

Leggett & Platt Recalls Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

Leggett & Platt is recalling about 47,900 office chairs in the U.S. because seat slider bolts can disconnect, causing the seat to detach and posing a fall hazard.

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 no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Leggett & Platt Office Components LLC is recalling certain office chairs equipped with an LP01 synchro slider mechanism. The recall involves approximately 47,900 units in the United States and about 1,000 in Canada. The affected chairs were sold under the brands Hon, Hugg, JSI, Sitmatic, and Via Seating.

The hazard exists because the seat slider bolts and push nuts can disconnect and fall from the chair. This failure could cause the seat to detach from the chair, posing a fall hazard to consumers. The company has not reported any injuries associated with this defect.

The chairs were sold at Costco, OfficeMax, Office Depot, Staples, and other furniture stores nationwide, as well as online at Amazon.com, Costco.com, OfficeDepot.com, Staples.com, Walmart.com, and other online stores from July 2015 through February 2017. Prices ranged between $300 and $3,500. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs, inspect the seat for looseness or a wobble, and contact the firm for a free repair.

The recalled product

Product
Office chairs
Manufacturer
Leggett & Platt Office Components LLC, of Carthage, Mo.
Category
Consumer Product — Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
47,900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same hazard · fall hazard

See all →