True Innovations Recalls Prestigio Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Office Depot
True Innovations Recalls Prestigio Office Chairs
Realspace Soho Prestigio High-Back Leather Chair
Recall Date: September 13th, 2012 Type: Chairs Units: About 8,400 Hazards:
The seat plate can break, posing fall and injury hazards to consumers. Remedies:
Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and contact True Innovations for a free seat repair kit including a replacement seat plate and an installation tool.
Description
This recall involves Prestigio model leather office chairs. The high-back leather chairs were sold in black and have a five-leg metallic finish base with casters. The SKU number 181-265 and the words "Realspace Soho" and "Prestigio High-Back Chair Black Leather" are printed on a label located on the underside of the seat.
Consumer Contact:
For additional information, contact True Innovations at (800) 379-9773 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.trueinnovations.com
Injuries:
Office Depot has received 78 reports of incidents involving seat plates breaking, including one report of a fall injury.
Manufacturers:
True Innovations LLC, of Hong Kong, China
Retailers:
Office Depot retail stores nationwide and online at OfficeDepot.com from October 2008 through February 2011 for about $250.