CPSC recall 04-218, announced September 21, 2004, covers Executive Office Chairs (18,000 units). The legs on the base of the chair can break, posing a risk of injury to the user. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should stop using the chairs immediately and contact Gruga U.S.A. to receive a free replacement base repair kit. Recall contact: call (888) 833-4148, or email customerservice@novimexfashion.com.
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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.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Underneath the seat cushion the name "Novimex Fashion Ltd." can be found on the large label and the model numbers and date codes can be found on a smaller label.
Which products are included?
The recalled executive office chairs include the 795-0115 model with black leather and the 795-0228 model with black fabric. Underneath the seat cushion the name "Novimex Fashion Ltd." can be found on the large label and the model numbers and date codes can be found on a smaller label. Only chairs with a date code prior to April 1, 2004, are included in this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- Date codes. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
the large label
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- March 2004 through July 2004
- Price paid
- $100
Why it was recalled
The legs on the base of the chair can break, posing a risk of injury to the user.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the chairs immediately and contact Gruga U.S.A. to receive a free replacement base repair kit.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (888) 833-4148, or email customerservice@novimexfashion.com.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Gruga U.S.A., dba Novimex Fashion
- Manufacturer
- Gruga U.S.A., dba Novimex Fashion Ltd., of City of Industry, Calif.
- Product type
- Chairs & stools
- Recall number
- 04-218
- Units
- 18,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Staples stores nationwide sold the chairs, from March 2004 through July 2004, for about $100.
Executive Office Chairs
CPSC product type: Chairs, Stools & Benches
This recall in context
Compared with the 129 chair recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 18,000 units: the 44th-largest of 119 chair recalls that state a unit count. The median is 7,000 units.
- Time on sale
- 5 months. Recalled 2 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Consumers should call Gruga U.S.A. toll-free at (888) 833-4148 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT or e-mail the company at customerservice@novimexfashion.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
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