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 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.
Incidents and injuries
OfficeMax has received about 35 reports of the chair backs or posts breaking, including 15 reports of injuries involving lacerations, muscle strains, contusions and concussions.
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- OfficeMax
- Product type
- Chairs & stools
- Recall number
- 09-336
- Units
- About 216,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- 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.
- Importer
- OfficeMax Inc., of Naperville, Ill.
OfficeMax Task Chairs
CPSC product type: Chairs, Stools & Benches
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact OfficeMax at (800) 283-7674 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.officemax.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.