Amia Desk Chairs (Steelcase) – Fall Risk (2012)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Amia desk chairs
Brand
Steelcase Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
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
Steelcase Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich. is recalling Amia desk chairs. The hazard is: The pivot pins installed in the control mechanism under the chair seat can fall out, posing a fall h. 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
This recall includes the model 482 Series Steelcase Amia desk chairs manufactured between March 1, 2011 and June 6, 2011. The model number and manufacture date are printed on a label on the underside of the chair seat. The seats are available in various colored fabric options as well as leather.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The pivot pins installed in the control mechanism under the chair seat can fall out, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and contact Steelcase to receive adhesive covers to apply over the pivot pins on their chairs. These pin adhesive covers can be applied without the use of a tool in less than five minutes. The firm is contacting all known purchasers.
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