Recall 09-336, published September 1, 2009
OfficeMax Task Chairs
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
OM182The model number is located under the chair's seat on a white UPC label.
Which products are included?
The recall involves OfficeMax Task Chairs with model numbers OM182 and OM96614. The model number is located under the chair's seat on a white UPC label. The chairs are charcoal or dark charcoal in color and have black plastic arms and a rolling plastic and metal base.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The back and the base post of the chair can break while in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and return them to any OfficeMax store for a full refund or a $55 gift card if the consumer does not have a receipt.
What should I do if I have OM182?
- Confirm the model number. Find the label and compare every letter and digit with OM182, then check the UPC codes the notice lists.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 283-7674, or go to www.officemax.com.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
- Brand
- OfficeMax
- Recall published
- September 1, 2009
- Category
- Furniture
- Units
- About 216,000
- Sold at / sales period
- OfficeMax stores nationwide, on the firm's Web site www.officemax.com, in OfficeMax catalogs, and through direct commercial sales to businesses from September 2003 through July 2008 for between $40 and $65.
