Office Chairs Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Fall Hazard

July 11, 2006

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a voluntary recall of office chairs sold at Wal-Mart. Consumers should stop using the chairs immediately unless otherwise instructed. The legs and backs of these chairs can break, and the chairs can easily tip over, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Wal-Mart has received nine reports of chairs breaking and two reports of tipping. There have been seven reported injuries, including a broken wrist.

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.

The chairs were sold at Wal-Mart stores exclusively from April 2003 through April 2006.

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