CPSC, Gruga U.S.A. Announce Recall to Repair Office Chairs Sold At
Staples Stores
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces
the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers
should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Executive Office Chairs
Units: 18,000
Manufacturer: Gruga U.S.A., dba Novimex Fashion Ltd., of City of
Industry, Calif.
Hazard: The legs on the base of the chair can break, posing a risk of
injury to the user.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled executive office chairs include the 795-0115
model with black leather and the 795-0228 model with black fabric.
Underneath the seat cushion the name “Novimex Fashion Ltd.” can be found
on the large label and the model numbers and date codes can be found on
a smaller label. Only chairs with a date code prior to
April 1, 2004, are included in this recall.
Sold at: Staples stores nationwide sold the chairs from March 2004
through July 2004 for about $100.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the chairs immediately and contact
Gruga U.S.A. to receive a free replacement base repair kit.
Consumer Contact: Consumers should call Gruga U.S.A. toll-free at
(888) 833-4148 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT or e-mail the company
at customerservice@novimexfashion.com