Office chairs
CPSC Recall #17-158 — May 24, 2017
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 17-158 |
| Recall Date | May 24, 2017 |
| Remedy Type | Repair |
| Units Affected | About 47,900 in the U.S. (in addition, about 1,000 in Canada) |
| Importer | Leggett & Platt Office Components LLC, of Carthage, Mo. |
| Manufactured In | China (seat slider mechanism) |
Where It Was Sold
| Costco |
| OfficeMax |
| Office Depot |
| Staples and other furniture stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com |
| Costco.com |
| OfficeDepot.com |
| Staples.com |
| Walmart.com and other online stores from July 2015 through February 2017 for between $300 and $3 |
| 500. |
Product
Office chairs
Description
This recall involves office chairs with a Leggett & Platt Office Components LP01 synchro slider mechanism. The slider mechanism allows the user to adjust the seat depth. The sliders were sold on five brands of office chairs: Hon, Hugg, JSI, Sitmatic and Via Seating. BrandModel NameModel NumbersVia Seating ProformBrisbaneGenieRiva Act II1303-62C, 1305-62C, 1503-62C, 1505-62C, 151-62C, 152-62C, 1603-62C, 1605-62C, 1605-MPC, 161-62C, 162-62C, 1703-62C, 1705-62C, 171-62C, 172-62C, 172-MPC, 1PTG-401-62C, 1PTG-402-62C, 1PTG-421-62C, 2R12-62C, 2R22-62C, 2R32-62C, 2V24-62C, 2V34-62C, 3403-62C, 3405-62C, 3603-62C, 3605-62C, 3803-62C, 3805-62C, 401-62C, 402-62C, 404-62C, 405-62C, 408-62C, 409-62C, 421-62C, 425-62C, 4M12-62C, 4M14-62C, 4M22-62C, 4M24-62C, 4M32-62C, 4M34-62C, 4R12-62C, 4R22-62C, 961-62C. The model number, “Via Seating,” and the date of manufacture is located on a white sticker on the underside of the seat mechanism.Hugg JaguarJA1-21-12-15-12A white label beneath the seat reads “Hickory Leather Co. Hugg Seating” along with the date (e.g., 09/01/16), “Jaguar Series” and model number JA1. “Syncro w/ St Slide” is also on the label.LidoLI1-21-12-11-12A white label beneath the seat reads “Hickory Leather Co. Hugg Seating” along with the date (e.g., 09/01/16), “Lido Series” and model number LI1. “Syncro w/ St Slide” is also on the label.VeronaVR1-21-12-12-11A white label beneath the seat reads “Hickory Leather Co. Hugg Seating” along with the date (e.g., 09/01/16), “Verona Series” and model number VR1. “Syncro w/ St Slide” is also on the label.TigreTI1-21-12-15-15A white label beneath the seat reads “Hickory Leather Co. Hugg Seating” along with the date (e.g., 09/01/16), “Tigre Series” and model number TI1. “Syncro w/ St Slide” is also on the label.LeonLE1-21-12-11-11A white label beneath the seat reads “Hickory Leather Co. Hugg Seating” along with the date (e.g., 09/01/16), “Leon Series” and model number LE1. “Syncro w/ St Slide” is also on the label.OpusOP2-31-12-51-11A white label beneath the seat reads “Hickory Leather Co. Hugg Seating” along with the date (e.g., 09/01/16), “Opus Series” and model number OP2. “Syncro w/ St Slide” is also on the label.RegisRE3-31-12-32-12A white label beneath the seat reads “Hickory Leather Co. Hugg Seating” along with the date (e.g., 09/01/16), “Regis Series” and model number RE3. “Syncro w/ St Slide” is also on the label.Sitmatic Beta2053SN, 057SN, 061SN, 063SE, 063SN, 064SE, 064SN, 065SE, 073SE and 073SNA white label on the chair reads “SITMATIC” and lists the serial and model numbers. Hon NucleusHN1-The model number, “The HON Company,” a barcode and the date of manufacture (e.g., 9/15) is located on a white label attached to the underside of the seat.JSI/Jasper Seating ProtocolPT5610, PT5605T, PT5660U, PT5600 PT5615U PT5650U, PT5610T, PT5605U, PT5665T, PT5600T, PT5660, PT5655T, PT5610U, PT5650, PT5665U, PT5600U, PT5660T, PT5655U, PT5615T, PT5650TA white label stapled beneath the seat reads “Protocol Series,” lists the model number and “Syncro tilt w/slider.”ProxyPX800, PX810L, PX810, PX800T, PX800L, PX810TA white label stapled beneath the seat reads “Proxy Series,” has the model number and Syncro tilt w/slider.”
Hazard
Seat slider bolts and push nuts can disconnect and fall from the office chair, which could cause the seat to detach from the chair, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Incidents & Injuries
None reported
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and inspect the seat for looseness or a wobble and contact the firm for a free repair.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Repair) at no cost to you.
Furniture tip-overs are a leading cause of pediatric injuries in the U.S., particularly dressers, bookcases, and television stands. CPSC data shows that a child dies approximately every two weeks from a furniture or TV tip-over. Unstable high chairs, baby swings, and bouncers are also frequent recall subjects due to fall risks. ASTM International standards now require that certain furniture must meet tip-over resistance standards, and CPSC has been actively pursuing mandatory requirements for dressers and chests. If you have furniture that was not recalled but feels unstable, wall-anchoring kits are widely available at hardware stores.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.