Steelcase Inc. Recalls Desk Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

Active Recall Announced January 18, 2012 CPSC #12712

Quick answer

Steelcase Inc. Recalls Desk Chairs Due to Fall Hazard is CPSC recall #12712, announced on January 18, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall includes the model 482 Series Steelcase Amia desk chairs manufactured between March 1, 2011 and June 6, 2011. The model number and manufacture date are printed on a label on the underside of the chair seat. The seats are available in various colored fabric options as well as leather. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and contact steelcase to receive adhesive covers to apply over the pivot pins on their chairs. these pin adhesive covers can be applied without the use of a tool in less than five minutes. the firm is contacting all known purchasers.. Affected brand: Steelcase Inc..

Hazard

This recall includes the model 482 Series Steelcase Amia desk chairs manufactured between March 1, 2011 and June 6, 2011. The model number and manufacture date are printed on a label on the underside of the chair seat. The seats are available in various colored fabric options as well as leather.

Affected products

Amia desk chairs

Recalled brands

Steelcase Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and contact Steelcase to receive adhesive covers to apply over the pivot pins on their chairs. These pin adhesive covers can be applied without the use of a tool in less than five minutes. The firm is contacting all known purchasers.

Recall date

January 18, 2012

Categories

Chairs

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #12712?

CPSC recall #12712 covers Steelcase Inc. Recalls Desk Chairs Due to Fall Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on January 18, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall includes the model 482 Series Steelcase Amia desk chairs manufactured between March 1, 2011 and June 6, 2011. The model number and manufacture date are printed on a label on the underside of the chair seat. The seats are available in various colored fabric options as well as leather.

What is the remedy for recall #12712?

The CPSC remedy for recall #12712 is consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and contact steelcase to receive adhesive covers to apply over the pivot pins on their chairs. these pin adhesive covers can be applied without the use of a tool in less than five minutes. the firm is contacting all known purchasers.. 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 Steelcase Inc. Recalls Desk 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/2012/Steelcase-Inc-Recalls-Desk-Chairs-Due-to-Fall-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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