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RecallCPSCcpsc-5992FALL HAZARD

Teknion Recalls to Repair Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

Category
Units Affected
60,000
Recall Date
December 23, 2008
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Fall Hazard
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CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-5992.

This recall involves all Contessa chairs shipped prior to June 30, 2008. Each Contessa chair has a label indicating the date of shipment (see picture), which is located on the bottom of the chair seat.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-5992.

Consumers should inspect the chair by checking the four bolts that attach the seat bottom to the chair frame. If any of the four bolts is loose or missing, consumers should stop using the chair immediately and contact a Teknion dealer for a free repair.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Authorized Teknion Dealers Nationwide From January 2004 Through June 2008 For Between $1,470 And $1,625. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-5992.

For more information, contact Teknion toll-free at (866) 943-8550 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or email Contessainquiries@teknion.com

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Authorized Teknion Dealers Nationwide From January 2004 Through June 2008 For Between $1,470 And $1,625. Recall FAQ

Authorized Teknion Dealers Nationwide From January 2004 Through June 2008 For Between $1,470 And $1,625. is the subject of a furniture recall: Teknion Recalls to Repair Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard. The notice was published on December 23, 2008 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 60,000 units are potentially affected.