Office Depot Recalls Desk Chairs Due to Pinch Hazard
By: Shannon Bruffett
Updated: August 30, 2011
A consumer's finger can get caught in an opening in the chair's tilt mechanism, posing a pinch hazard to consumers.
This recall involves all Realspace PRO 3000 Series Custom Fit desk chairs.
The mid-back fabric chairs were sold in black and have SKU number 996-190.
Affected chairs have a manufacture date between March 2009 and May 2011.
They were sold exclusively at Office Depot retail stores nationwide and online from May 2009 through June 2011 for about $170.
Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and contact Office Depot's recall hotline to receive a free repair kit.
For additional information, contact Office Depot toll-free at (855) 259-5093 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at Office Depot.

