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Amazon Basics Executive Desk Chairs recalled over a fall or collapse risk

Collapse, tip-over or falls

Product recall for Amazon Basics Executive Desk Chairs presenting a risk of falls and injuries.

  • Amazon Basics Executive Desk Chairs: photo 1 of 3 from the OPSS notice of 27 Oct 2022
    Product image from the OPSS safety notice
  • Amazon Basics Executive Desk Chairs: photo 2 of 3 from the OPSS notice of 27 Oct 2022
  • Amazon Basics Executive Desk Chairs: photo 3 of 3 from the OPSS notice of 27 Oct 2022

Check your product

Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.

3 identifiers listed for this notice.

  • Amazon Basics Executive Desk Chairs

    Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
    • B00XBC3BF0
    • B01D7PG5EO
    • B07GPSQKV9
    Sold betweenCompare with your receipt or order date.
    • Sold exclusively online on Amazon from September 2021 through to April 2022.

What to do now

People could fall or be hit if Amazon Basics Executive Desk Chairs gives way.

  1. Stop using it now.
  2. Keep children off and away from it.
  3. Contact Amazon Basics or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
  4. Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.

Why it matters. Furniture that tips over, ladders that fold and frames that snap cause serious injuries every year, and young children are at particular risk from falling furniture.

Refunds, repairs and replacements

Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.

If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.

From the official notice

Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2210-0111). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Product recall for Amazon Basics Executive Desk Chairs presenting a risk of falls and injuries.

The risk

The product presents a fall and injury hazard because the chairs’ leg base can break.

The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Action taken

Amazon have recalled the product from end users and removed the listing from the online marketplace.

Advice to consumers

Amazon have recalled the product from end users and removed the listing from the online marketplace.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2210-0111

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Product description

Upholstered swivel chair was sold in black, brown and white and has padded armrests and five legs with rolling casters. The chair can be adjusted for seat height and backrest tilt. Only chairs that have a horizontal plastic piece on the bottom of the caster bracket are included in this recall. (Circled in red in the single, lower image above).

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Questions

Why has Amazon Basics Executive Desk Chairs been recalled?

People could fall or be hit if Amazon Basics Executive Desk Chairs gives way. Furniture that tips over, ladders that fold and frames that snap cause serious injuries every year, and young children are at particular risk from falling furniture.

How do I know if my product is affected?

Compare the item or listing code and sold between on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.

What should I do now?

Stop using it now. Keep children off and away from it.

Can I get a refund or a repair?

Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.

Where was Amazon Basics Executive Desk Chairs sold?

The notice names Amazon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.

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