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Product Recall Number: 17-180

Why was Hazen Mesh Task chairs recalled?

The legs on the base of the chair can break, posing a fall hazard.

Hazen Mesh Task chairs
Here's product recall specific data for Hazen Mesh Task chairs.

  • Product Recall Number: 17-180

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2017-06-20

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Hazen Mesh Task chairs

  • Description: This recall involves Staples and Quill Hazen Mesh Task chairs. The chair has a five-wheel base, black fabric seat cushion, and black mesh seat back. The chairs have SKU number1058246 and item number 26680 printed on a white label on the underside of the seat cushion.

  • Hazard Description: The legs on the base of the chair can break, posing a fall hazard.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: About 124,000

  • Incidents: Staples has received 20 reports of the legs breaking on the chairs, including three reports of injuries resulting in minor cuts and bruises.

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact Staples to receive a free replacement base and instructions for replacing the original base.

  • Sold At: Staples’ stores nationwide and online at staples.com, staplesadvantage.com, and quill.com from October 2014 through April 2017 for between $100 and $180.  

  • Importers: Staples the Office Superstore LLC, of Framingham, Mass.

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: Retailers

  • Custom Field: Staples the Office Superstore LLC and Quill Lincolnshire, Inc. LLC, of Framingham, Mass.