CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The pivot pins installed in the control mechanism under the chair seat can fall out, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • January 18, 2012

Steelcase Inc. Recalls Desk Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

This recall includes the model 482 Series Steelcase Amia desk chairs manufactured between March 1, 2011 and June 6, 2011. The model number and manufacture date are printed on a label on the underside of the chair seat. The seats are available in various colored fabric options as well as leather.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and contact Steelcase to receive adhesive covers to apply over the pivot pins on their chairs. These pin adhesive covers can be applied without the use of a tool in less than five minutes. The firm is contacting all known purchasers.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact Steelcase toll-free at (800) 391-7194 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can also e-mail the firm at retrofits@steelcase.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Authorized Steelcase dealers and retail outlets including Healthy Back Store, CSN, Home Office Solutions, Office & Company and Sam Flax stores nationwide and online at www.store.steelcase.com from March 2011 through June 2011 for between $350 and $700.
Injuries
None reported.
Manufacturer
Steelcase Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
12712

Product Information

Product Name
Amia desk chairs
Product Type
Chairs
Number of Units
About 11,000
Manufacturer Name
Steelcase Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Distributed By
Steelcase Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Manufactured In
United States

Register This Product

Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (800) 391-7194
Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact Steelcase toll-free at (800) 391-7194 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can also e-mail the firm at retrofits@steelcase.com