Office Depot recalls Realspace PRO 3000 Series desk chairs with a pinch hazard where fingers can get caught in the tilt mechanism. Affected chairs were sold between March 2009 and May 2011.
A consumer's finger can get caught in an opening in the chair's tilt mechanism, posing a pinch hazard to consumers.
Office Depot is recalling Realspace PRO 3000 Series desk chairs because a finger can get caught in the tilt mechanism, causing a pinch hazard. This affects chairs sold between March 2009 and May 2011.
The tilt mechanism has an opening where a consumer's finger can get caught, causing a pinch injury. This hazard occurs when the chair is tilted, which is normal during use.
Desk chair users who own Realspace PRO 3000 Series chairs with a manufacture date between March 2009 and May 2011 are affected. People who frequently use the chair's tilt mechanism are at higher risk.
Check for a manufacture date label on the underside of the seat bottom between March 2009 and May 2011. The chairs have a SKU number 996-190 and are sold in black.
Immediately stop using the chair as it poses a pinch hazard.
Call Office Depot's recall hotline to get a free repair kit with a tilt mechanism cover.
Write down the P.O. number found on the underside of the chair for reference when contacting Office Depot.
Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and contact Office Depot's recall hotline to receive a free repair kit with a cover for the tilt mechanism. Consumers should write down the P.O. number found on the underside of the chair for reference when contacting Office Depot.
All Realspace PRO 3000 Series Custom Fit desk chairs sold in black between March 2009 and May 2011 with SKU number 996-190.
Check for a manufacture date label on the underside of the seat bottom between March 2009 and May 2011. The chairs have a SKU number 996-190 and are sold in black.
Stop using the chair immediately and contact Office Depot's recall hotline to receive a free repair kit with a cover for the tilt mechanism. Write down the P.O. number on the underside of the chair for reference.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Realspace to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 748 — Realspace Realspace™ PRO 3000 Series Desk Chairs Hello, I own a Realspace™ PRO 3000 Series Desk Chairs that is covered by recall 748 from Realspace. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and contact Office Depot's recall hotline to receive a free repair kit with a cover for the tilt mechanism. Consumers should write down the P.O. number found on the underside of the chair for reference when contacting Office Depot. 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.
