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.
Which products are included?
This recall involves all Realspace™ PRO 3000 Series Custom Fit desk chairs. The mid-back fabric chairs were sold in black and have SKU number 996-190. The date of manufacture, P.O. number and "Made in China" are printed on labels located on the underside of the seat bottom. Affected chairs have a manufacture date between March 2009 and May 2011, listed in Year/Month/Date format (e.g. date code 20100812 represents August 12, 2010).
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
A consumer's finger can get caught in an opening in the chair's tilt mechanism, posing a pinch hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Office Depot has received one report of a consumer who was injured when his finger was pinched by the chair's tilt mechanism.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and contact Office Depot's recall hotline to receive a free repair kit with a cover for the tilt mechanism. Consumers should write down the P.O. number found on the underside of the chair for reference when contacting Office Depot.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Huichang Furniture
- Manufacturer
- Huichang Furniture Co. Ltd., of China
- Product type
- Chairs & stools
- Recall number
- 11-309
- Units
- About 34,000 in the United States and 425 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Office Depot retail stores nationwide and online at www.OfficeDepot.com from May 2009 through June 2011 for about $170.
- Importer
- Office Depot Inc., of Boca Raton, Fla.
Realspace™ PRO 3000 Series Desk Chairs
CPSC product type: Chairs
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Office Depot toll-free at (855) 259-5093 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.officedepot.com/customerservice/errata.do
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.