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Cachet Swivel Chairs

Class II - Moderate
🏠 Consumer Products Recalled: January 25, 2011 Steelcase Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich. Furniture Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    (About 165,000)
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

Recall Details

Company:
Steelcase Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Reason for Recall:
The front seat support part of the chair can crack and fail, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Classification:
Class II - Moderate

Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.

Status:
ongoing
Hazard:
The front seat support part of the chair can crack and fail, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy:
Steelcase will replace chairs for individual consumers who purchased chairs online or from retail outlets listed above. For all commercial customers who purchase chairs in quantity, Steelcase will replace the chair support parts. Chairs should be inspected for cracks in the front seat support according to the instructions posted at http://recall.steelcase.com. If any cracks are identified, consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and contact Steelcase. Even if no cracks are identified, consumers should contact Steelcase to arrange for the replacement process and periodically check for cracks until the chair supports are replaced.

Product Images

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Product Information

Full Description:

This recall involves all Steelcase Cachet swivel chairs with model number 487 manufactured between May 2002 and October 15, 2009. The chairs have a plastic slotted seat and back design and some were sold with back and seat cushions. The model number and manufacture date are printed on a label on the underside of the base of the chair.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

(About 165,000)

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:

View on CPSC.gov

CPSC Recall Number: 11110

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