Office Depot is recalling approximately 1.4 million Gibson Leather Task Chairs because the weld on the seat's mounting plate can break. If this weld fails, the seat can separate from the base, causing the person sitting in it to fall. There have been 153 reports of these seat plates cracking or breaking, including 25 reports of injuries such as contusions, abrasions, and serious injuries to the head, neck, back, and hip. These black, armless chairs were sold at Office Depot stores and online between 2003 and 2012 for about $40. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and return them to any Office Depot store for a $55 store merchandise credit.
The mounting plate weld that connects the seat to the base can crack or break during use. This causes the seat to suddenly detach from the chair's legs and wheels, leading to unexpected falls that have resulted in fractures and head injuries.
Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and return them to any Office Depot store location for a $55 store merchandise credit
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If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response