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Product Recall Number: 04-218

Why was Executive Office Chairs recalled?

The legs on the base of the chair can break, posing a risk of injury to the user.

Executive Office Chairs
Here's product recall specific data for Executive Office Chairs.

  • Product Recall Number: 04-218

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2004-09-20

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Executive Office Chairs

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Gruga U.S.A., dba Novimex Fashion Ltd., of City of Industry, Calif. is voluntarily recalling about 18,000 Executive Office Chairs. The legs on the base of the chair can break, posing a risk of injury to the user.Name of product: Executive Office ChairsUnits: 18,000Manufacturer: Gruga U.S.A., dba Novimex Fashion Ltd., of City of Industry, Calif.Hazard: The legs on the base of the chair can break, posing a risk of injury to the user.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recalled executive office chairs include the 795-0115 model with black leather and the 795-0228 model with black fabric. Underneath the seat cushion the name "Novimex Fashion Ltd." can be found on the large label and the model numbers and date codes can be found on a smaller label. Only chairs with a date code prior to April 1, 2004, are included in this recall.Sold at: Staples stores nationwide sold the chairs from March 2004 through July 2004 for about $100.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the chairs immediately and contact Gruga U.S.A. to receive a free replacement base repair kit.Consumer Contact: Consumers should call Gruga U.S.A. toll-free at (888) 833-4148 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT or e-mail the company at customerservice@novimexfashion.com.

  • Hazard Description: The legs on the base of the chair can break, posing a risk of injury to the user.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: New Instructions, Repair

  • Units: 18000

  • Incidents: None reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should stop using the chairs immediately and contact Gruga U.S.A. to receive a free replacement base repair kit.

  • Sold At: Staples stores nationwide sold the chairs from March 2004 through July 2004 for about $100.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Gruga U.S.A., dba Novimex Fashion Ltd., of City of Industry, Calif.

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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