Sauder recalls Gruga office chairs from August 2009 with seat plate breakage causing fall hazards. Consumers must stop using and get free replacement parts.
The seat plate can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Sauder is recalling Gruga office chairs made from August 2009 onward because the seat plate can break, leading to falls. This affects chairs sold in various fabrics and colors with specific model numbers and UPCs.
The seat plate can break under normal use, causing the chair to become unstable and leading to falls. This hazard is serious because falls can result in injuries.
Owners of Gruga office chairs with model numbers and UPCs listed in the recall (August 2009 and later) are affected. People using these chairs daily are at highest risk due to potential falls.
Check the bottom of the seat for a model number and UPC tag. Look for a blue date code on the legal disclaimer label under the seat. Recalled chairs were made August 2009 or later.
Immediately stop using the recalled chairs as they pose a fall hazard.
Reach out to Sauder for a free replacement seat plate and attachment tool.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact Sauder for a free replacement seat plate and attachment tool.
Gruga office chairs with model numbers and UPCs listed in the recall, made August 2009 or later.
Look for a model number and UPC tag on the bottom of the seat and a blue date code on the legal disclaimer label under the seat.
Immediately stop using it and contact Sauder for a free replacement seat plate and attachment tool.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Sauder to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1236 — Sauder Gruga Office Chairs Hello, I own a Gruga Office Chairs that is covered by recall 1236 from Sauder. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact Sauder for a free replacement seat plate and attachment tool. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.