Computer Desk Set Sold at Office Depot Recalled Due to Risk of Falls

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs

Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 6, 2006
Release #06-135

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 944-3340
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Computer Desk Set Sold at Office Depot Recalled Due to Risk of Falls

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Computer Desk and Chair Set

Units: About 6,000

Distributor: New Focus Marketing Corp., of Boca Raton, Fla.

Retailer: Office Depot Inc., of Delray Beach, Fla.

Hazard: The seat on the chair can break and fall through during use causing an individual to fall and suffer injuries.

Incidents/Injuries: New Focus Marketing has received reports of two injuries involving chairs breaking. Injuries include a consumer who received bruises to the arm and shoulder, and another consumer who suffered a minor back injury.

Description: The recalled three piece set includes a desk, computer stand and chair. Model number NF913232 is located on the product's box. The chair in the office set is gray with a black seat and a silver tubular metal frame.

Sold at: Office Depot stores nationwide from June 2005 through August 2005 for about $80 for the set.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the chair immediately and contact Office Depot to receive a gift card for the full price of the desk set upon receipt of the chair.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Office Depot at (800) 944-3340 between 9 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or log on to the firm's Web site at www.officedepot.com