The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·96180·Announced 1996-08-02

Global Industries Recalls Executive Hi-back Tilter Chairs for Tipover Risk

Global Industries is replacing bases on approximately 7,000 Executive Hi-back Tilter Chairs sold by Office Depot to prevent tipover injuries.

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 (tipover) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Global Industries, Inc. is announcing a program to replace the bases on approximately 7,000 Executive Hi-back Tilter Chairs in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The chairs, model number 3990, may tip over if consumers lean far forward. Global Industries and CPSC are not aware of any injuries associated with the chairs.

The executive-style chairs measure approximately 40 inches high and feature a gray nylon fabric cover with black plastic arms. Office Depot stores sold the chairs nationwide from April 1994 to October 1, 1995, for approximately $300. Chairs purchased after October 1, 1995, are not involved in this program.

The repair program will replace the existing base with a new, larger base to add stability and guard against the possibility of front tipover. Consumers who own these chairs should call toll-free 1-888-CHAIRS-8 (242-4778) to have Global Industries send a new base at no charge.

The recalled product

Product
Executive Chair Repair by Global Industries
Manufacturer
Office Depot

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.