Steelcase Recalls Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission – Recall
Recall Date: January 14, 2016
Recall Number: 16-074
Recall Summary
Name of Product: “Rocky” model swivel chairs
Hazard: The screws connecting the seat and back to the base of the chair can detach, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Remedy: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact Steelcase to arrange for a free repair.
Consumer Contact: Steelcase at 800-210-5109 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.steelcase.com and click on “Rocky Chair Recall” for more information. Consumers can also email Steelcase atretrofits@steelcase.com.
Recall Details
Units: About 17,000
Description: This recall involves 12 models of Steelcase “Rocky” style swivel chairs manufactured between 2005 and 2015. The molded polypropylene chairs were sold in black and white with the option of an upholstered seat and back, seat only or no upholstery. The chairs have a foldable seat, molded-in arms and either a four-star wheel base or a five-star wheel base. Model numbers can be found on the underside of the seat.
Model Number – Style
112101 – Four-star Nesting Upholstered Seat
112201S – Four-star Nesting Upholstered Seat
112201 – Four-star Nesting Upholstered Seat and Back
112301 – Five-star Non-Upholstered
112401S – Five-star Upholstered Back
112401 – Five-star Upholstered Seat and Back
112301ST
Five-star Stool Non-Upholstered
112401SST – Five-star Stool Upholstered Seat
112401ST – Five-star Stool Upholstered Seat and Back
112301J – Jury Base Non-Upholstered
112401SJ – Jury Base Upholstered Seat
112401J – Jury Base Upholstered Seat and Back
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 311 reports of incidents, including one report of an injury.
Sold by: Steelcase independently owned dealers nationwide from August 2005 to June 2015 for between $500 and $1,550.
Importer/Distributor: Steelcase Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Manufactured in: United States from 2005 to 2011; Mexico from 2011-2015
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Steelcase-Recalls-Chairs
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