CPSC Recall in 2009: OfficeMax Recalls Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 09-336

Date: August 31, 2009

Product Name: Office Max Task Chairs

Recall Description:

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.

Hazard Description:

The back and the base post of the chair can break while in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 216,000

Incidents:

OfficeMax has received about 35 reports of the chair backs or posts breaking, including 15 reports of injuries involving lacerations, muscle strains, contusions and concussions.

Sold At:

OfficeMax stores nationwide, on the firm's Web site www.officemax.com, in OfficeMax catalogs, and through direct commercial sales to businesses from September 2003 through July 2008 for between $40 and $65.

Manufactured In:

China