Gruga U.S.A. · Recalled
CPSC, Gruga U.S.A. Announce Recall to Repair Office Chairs Sold At Staples Stores
The legs on the base of the chair can break, posing a risk of injury to the user.
- Units
- 18,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $100
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled executive office chairs include the 795-0115 model with black leather and the 795-0228 model with black fabric. Underneath the seat cushion the name "Novimex Fashion Ltd." can be found on the large label and the model numbers and date codes can be found on a smaller label. Only chairs with a date code prior to April 1, 2004, are included in this recall.
The file
- Sold at
- Staples stores nationwide sold the chairs, from March 2004 through July 2004, for about $100.
- Product type
- Chairs, Stools & Benches
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Gruga U.S.A., dba Novimex Fashion Ltd., of City of Industry, Calif.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the chairs immediately and contact Gruga U.S.A. to receive a free replacement base repair kit.
Consumers should call Gruga U.S.A. toll-free at (888) 833-4148 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT or e-mail the company at customerservice@novimexfashion.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated SEP 21 2004; last revised MAR 17 2025.