CPSC recall 16-750, announced June 2, 2016, covers Square Grove Sit-Stand Desk Converters (about 750 units). The pneumatic lifting mechanism can pinch or break fingers during assembly or use, posing a risk of serious injury. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled converters and contact the firm for a free repair kit. Recall contact: call 800-349-3839, go to www.squaregrove.com, or email info@squaregrove.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.
Affected model numbers
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: UPL147.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Square Grove's Sit-Stand Converters. The model included in the recall is UPL147 and includes the freestand and clamp versions. The freestand version sits on a desk that raises and lowers a computer monitor and keyboard by 17 inches. The clamp version functions the same, but clamps to the back of the desk. The color of both versions is black. The dimensions for the top platform are about 24 inches in width and 16 inches in diameter. The keyboard platform dimensions are about 24 inches in width and 9 inches in diameter. The freestanding base platform version dimensions are about 20 inches in width and 20 inches in diameter. The clamp mount version dimensions are about 7 inches in width and 18 inches in diameter. The words "UPLIFT DESK" are printed on the product.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- One listed. Yours must match it exactly.
- When sold
- January 2016 through March 2016
- Price paid
- $220
Why it was recalled
The pneumatic lifting mechanism can pinch or break fingers during assembly or use, posing a risk of serious injury.
Incidents and injuries
Square Grove has received reports of two incidents that resulted in a broken finger and a pinched finger with bruising.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled converters and contact the firm for a free repair kit.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the one listed in this recall.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call 800-349-3839, go to www.squaregrove.com, or email info@squaregrove.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a repair. The notice says the remedy is free.
- 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
- Square Grove
- Product type
- Dressers
- Recall number
- 16-750
- Units
- About 750
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Online at www.upliftdesk.com and www.thehumansolution.com from January 2016 through March 2016 for about $220.
- Importer
- Square Grove LLC of Austin, Texas
Sit-Stand Desk Converters
CPSC product type: Dressers, Desks, Chests and Buffets
This recall in context
Compared with the 93 dresser recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 750 units: the 65th-largest of 89 dresser recalls that state a unit count. The median is 3,000 units.
- Remedy
- Repair: offered in 26 of 93 dresser recalls. The most common is refund (73).
- Time on sale
- 3 months. Recalled 3 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Square Grove at 800-349-3839 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email info@squaregrove.com or online at www.squaregrove.com and click on the recall notice for more information.
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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