Teknion Recalls to Repair Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

Active Recall Announced December 23, 2008 CPSC #09716

Quick answer

Teknion Recalls to Repair Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard is CPSC recall #09716, announced on December 23, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves all Contessa chairs shipped prior to June 30, 2008. Each Contessa chair has a label indicating the date of shipment (see picture), which is located on the bottom of the chair seat. The remedy is consumers should inspect the chair by checking the four bolts that attach the seat bottom to the chair frame. if any of the four bolts is loose or missing, consumers should stop using the chair immediately and contact a teknion dealer for a free repair.. Affected brands: Okamura Corp., Teknion LLC.

Hazard

This recall involves all Contessa chairs shipped prior to June 30, 2008. Each Contessa chair has a label indicating the date of shipment (see picture), which is located on the bottom of the chair seat.

Affected products

Contessa Office Chairs

Recalled brands

Okamura Corp., Teknion LLC

Remedy

Consumers should inspect the chair by checking the four bolts that attach the seat bottom to the chair frame. If any of the four bolts is loose or missing, consumers should stop using the chair immediately and contact a Teknion dealer for a free repair.

Recall date

December 23, 2008

Categories

Chairs, Stools & Benches

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #09716?

CPSC recall #09716 covers Teknion Recalls to Repair Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on December 23, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves all Contessa chairs shipped prior to June 30, 2008. Each Contessa chair has a label indicating the date of shipment (see picture), which is located on the bottom of the chair seat.

What is the remedy for recall #09716?

The CPSC remedy for recall #09716 is consumers should inspect the chair by checking the four bolts that attach the seat bottom to the chair frame. if any of the four bolts is loose or missing, consumers should stop using the chair immediately and contact a teknion dealer for a free repair.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Teknion Recalls to Repair Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Teknion-Recalls-to-Repair-Office-Chairs-Due-to-Fall-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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