CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The bolts holding the seat to the frame can loosen and separate, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • December 23, 2008

Teknion Recalls to Repair Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

This recall involves all Contessa chairs shipped prior to June 30, 2008. Each Contessa chair has a label indicating the date of shipment (see picture), which is located on the bottom of the chair seat.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should inspect the chair by checking the four bolts that attach the seat bottom to the chair frame. If any of the four bolts is loose or missing, consumers should stop using the chair immediately and contact a Teknion dealer for a free repair.

Contact Information

For more information, contact Teknion toll-free at (866) 943-8550 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or email Contessainquiries@teknion.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Authorized Teknion dealers nationwide from January 2004 through June 2008 for between $1,470 and $1,625.
Injuries
Okamura has received two reports of separation of the chair's seat from the frame. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
Okamura Corp., of Japan
Recall Number
09716

Product Information

Product Name
Contessa Office Chairs
Product Type
Chairs, Stools & Benches
Number of Units
About 60,000
Manufacturer Name
Okamura Corp., of Japan
Distributed By
Teknion LLC, of Toronto, Canada
Manufactured In
Japan

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Full Contact Information

For more information, contact Teknion toll-free at (866) 943-8550 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or email Contessainquiries@teknion.com