CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The back and the base post of the chair can break while in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
OfficeMax Recalls Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
The recall involves OfficeMax Task Chairs with model numbers OM182 and OM96614. The model number is located under the chair's seat on a white UPC label. The chairs are charcoal or dark charcoal in color and have black plastic arms and a rolling plastic and metal base.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and return them to any OfficeMax store for a full refund or a $55 gift card if the consumer does not have a receipt.
Contact Information
For additional information, contact OfficeMax at (800) 283-7674 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.officemax.com
Recall Details
Sold At
OfficeMax stores nationwide, on the firm's Web site www.officemax.com, in OfficeMax catalogs, and through direct commercial sales to businesses from September 2003 through July 2008 for between $40 and $65.
Injuries
OfficeMax has received about 35 reports of the chair backs or posts breaking, including 15 reports of injuries involving lacerations, muscle strains, contusions and concussions.
Recall Number
09336
Product Information
Product Name
OfficeMax Task Chairs
Product Type
Chairs, Stools & Benches
Number of Units
About 216,000
Imported By
OfficeMax Inc., of Naperville, Ill.
Manufactured In
China