Task Chairs (OfficeMax) – Fall Hazard (2009)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
OfficeMax Task Chairs
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
A manufacturer is recalling OfficeMax Task Chairs. The hazard is: The back and the base post of the chair can break while in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
The recall involves OfficeMax Task Chairs with model numbers OM182 and OM96614. The model number is located under the chair's seat on a white UPC label. The chairs are charcoal or dark charcoal in color and have black plastic arms and a rolling plastic and metal base.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The back and the base post of the chair can break while in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and return them to any OfficeMax store for a full refund or a $55 gift card if the consumer does not have a receipt.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026