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Office Chairs Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Fall HazardDate: 7/11/2006
Reason: Fall Hazard
Distribution: Nationwide.
WASHINGTON , D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Units: About 762,000 Importer/Retailer: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. Hazard: The legs and backs of these chairs can break, and the chairs can easily tip over, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Wal-Mart has received nine reports of chairs breaking and two reports of tipping. There have been seven reported injuries, including a broken wrist. Description: The recall involves the Mainstays Associate office chair with a 5-star nylon base with dual wheel casters and pneumatic seat height adjustment. The chair has a fabric cushioned seat and back that is black/grey in color. The armrests are shaped in half-circle loops. Under the seat is a UPC Code Label #9501401610 with printed Model #VCR1022. Sold at: Wal-Mart stores exclusively nationwide from April 2003 through April 2006 for about $36. Manufactured In: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to Wal-Mart for a full refund Consumer Contact: For more information, call Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.walmartstores.com
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