September 21, 2004
About 18,000 executive office chairs sold at Staples are being recalled. The legs on the base of the chair can break, posing a risk of injury to the user.
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.
Staples stores nationwide sold the chairs from March 2004 through July 2004 for about $100.
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 customerservice@novimexfashion.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
