Office chair
Office chair was recalled on 12 February 2021 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/00175/21. Injuries risk reported by Lithuania. The chair is not sufficiently stable and the rolling resistance is too low.
| Alert Number | A12/00175/21 |
| Category | Furniture |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Lithuania |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 12 February 2021 |
Risk Description
The chair is not sufficiently stable and the rolling resistance is too low.The chair can consequently easily overturn, leading to the user falling and suffering injuries. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 1335-2.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 29/01/2021
Product Description
Height-adjustable work chair with armrests, soft seat and backrest, with plastic base and a regular five-beam star shape and a gas seat height-adjustable lift, rotating around a vertical axis. The work chair has a seat tilting device. The product was also sold online.
⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries hazard related to Office chair .
About this risk
This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund.
Who is at risk?
All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.