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Consumer product recall

Quantum Realspace Pro™ 9000 Series Mid-Back Multifunction Mesh Chair

Starting date:
October 28, 2009
Posting date:
October 28, 2009
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Household Items
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-500002129

Affected products

Quantum Realspace Pro™ 9000 Series Mid-Back Multifunction Mesh Chair

Product description

This recall involves the Realspace Pro™ 9000 Series Mid-Back Multifunction Mesh Chair by Quantum. The recalled chair can be identified by SKU #510830.

The Realspace Pro™ Mesh Guest Chair is not included in this recall.

Hazard identified

The bolts attaching the seatback on the recalled chairs can loosen and detach, posing a fall and injury hazard to consumers.

Raynor has received reports of 32 seatback detachments and 13 injuries involving bumps and bruises related to this recalled chair.

Neither Raynor nor Health Canada has received any reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians as related to the use of these chairs.

Number sold

The number of recalled products sold in Canada is not known. The chairs were sold exclusively at Office Depot stores across Canada.

Time period sold

The recalled products were sold from May 2008 to August 2009.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China.

Companies

Importer
Raynor Marketing Ltd.
West Hempstead
New York
UNITED STATES
Tel: 1-866-244-8180
Retailer
Office Depot
Mississauga
Ontario
CANADA

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled office chairs and contact Raynor to receive a free repair kit.

For more information, consumers may contact Raynor toll-free at 1-866-244-8180 between 9AM and 5PM ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website.