Office chair PORTO
Office chair PORTO was recalled on 18 February 2022 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/00262/22. Injuries risk reported by Lithuania. The rolling resistance is too low.
| Alert Number | A12/00262/22 |
| Category | Furniture |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Lithuania |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | HLM K |
| Published | 18 February 2022 |
Risk Description
The rolling resistance is too low. The chair can consequently easily overturn, leading to that the user falls and suffers injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor the European standard EN 1335-2.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Office chair swivels around a vertical axis, with a soft seat and backrest, with a metal regular five-beam star-shaped base and a gas lift. External dimensions of the chair - width 430 mm, maximum height 1050 mm, height of the base with wheels 170 mm.
⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries hazard related to Office chair PORTO.
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.