Executive Office Chairs

CPSC Recall #04-218 — September 20, 2004

Recall #04-218 Date: September 20, 2004 Remedy: New Instructions, Repair

Product

Executive Office Chairs

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Gruga U.S.A., dba Novimex Fashion Ltd., of City of Industry, Calif. is voluntarily recalling about 18,000 Executive Office Chairs. The legs on the base of the chair can break, posing a risk of injury to the user.Name of product: Executive Office ChairsUnits: 18,000Manufacturer: Gruga U.S.A., dba Novimex Fashion Ltd., of City of Industry, Calif.Hazard: The legs on the base of the chair can break, posing a risk of injury to the user.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recalled executive office chairs include the 795-0115 model with black leather and the 795-0228 model with black fabric. Underneath the seat cushion the name "Novimex Fashion Ltd." can be found on the large label and the model numbers and date codes can be found on a smaller label. Only chairs with a date code prior to April 1, 2004, are included in this recall.Sold at: Staples stores nationwide sold the chairs from March 2004 through July 2004 for about $100.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the chairs immediately and contact Gruga U.S.A. to receive a free replacement base repair kit.Consumer Contact: Consumers should call Gruga U.S.A. toll-free at (888) 833-4148 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT or e-mail the company at [email protected].

Hazard

The legs on the base of the chair can break, posing a risk of injury to the user.

Incidents / Injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the chairs immediately and contact Gruga U.S.A. to receive a free replacement base repair kit.

Units Affected

18,000

Sold At

Staples stores nationwide sold the chairs from March 2004 through July 2004 for about $100.

Manufacturer

Gruga U.S.A., dba Novimex Fashion Ltd., of City of Industry, Calif.

Manufactured In

China