Amia desk chairs
Class II - Moderate 🏠 Consumer Products
Recalled: January 18, 2012 Steelcase Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich. Furniture
Nationwide
What Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 11,000)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- 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 pivot pins installed in the control mechanism under the chair seat can fall out, posing a fall hazard to the user.
- 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 pivot pins installed in the control mechanism under the chair seat can fall out, posing a fall hazard to the user.
- 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.
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Product Information
Full Description:
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.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 11,000)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 12712
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