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Home & Furniture

Square Grove Recalls Sit-Stand Desk Converters Due to Serious Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

Agency Publication Date: June 2, 2016
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Summary

Square Grove has recalled approximately 750 UPLIFT DESK Sit-Stand Converters (model UPL147) in both freestand and clamp versions. The pneumatic lifting mechanism on these black converters can malfunction, leading to a risk of serious injury during assembly or daily use. Square Grove has received two reports of incidents involving this product, including one broken finger and one instance of bruising from a pinched finger. Consumers should immediately stop using these desk converters and contact the company for a free repair kit.

Risk

The desk's pneumatic lifting mechanism can unexpectedly pinch or break a user's fingers while the unit is being assembled or adjusted. Two incidents have already been reported, including a broken finger and severe bruising.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify your product by checking for the words 'UPLIFT DESK' printed on the converter and verifying if it is model number UPL147.
  2. Check if you have the black 'Freestand' version (sitting on the desk) or the 'Clamp' version (clamped to the back of the desk) purchased between January 2016 and March 2016.
  3. Immediately stop using the recalled sit-stand converters to prevent the risk of finger injuries.
  4. Contact Square Grove at 800-349-3839 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email info@squaregrove.com, or visit www.squaregrove.com to request a free repair kit.
  5. For additional questions or safety concerns, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled converters and contact the firm for a free repair kit.

Contact: Square Grove at 800-349-3839 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email info@squaregrove.com or online at www.squaregrove.com and click on the recall notice for more information.

Affected Products

Product: UPLIFT DESK Sit-Stand Converter (Freestand Version)
Model:
UPL147
Date Ranges: January 2016 through March 2016
Product: UPLIFT DESK Sit-Stand Converter (Clamp Version)
Model:
UPL147
Date Ranges: January 2016 through March 2016

Product Images

Square Grove sit-stand desk converter (freestand version)

Square Grove sit-stand desk converter (freestand version)

Square Grove sit-stand desk converter (clamp version)

Square Grove sit-stand desk converter (clamp version)

Square Grove sit-stand desk converter

Square Grove sit-stand desk converter

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 16750
Status: Active
Sold By: Online at www.upliftdesk.com and www.thehumansolution.com from January 2016 through March 2016 for about $220.
Manufactured In: Taiwan
Units Affected: About 750
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Square Grove LLC of Austin, Texas
Contact: Square Grove at 800-349-3839 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email info@squaregrove.com or online at www.squaregrove.com and click on the recall notice for more information.
Agency Last Updated: June 2, 2016

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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