HON Recalls Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

Recall date

June 17, 2020

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall number

20137

Brand / firm

The HON Company LLC, of Muscatine, Iowa

Sold / distributed

HON or Maxon dealers nationwide as well as online stores including Staples.com and OfficeDepot.com from February 2019 through February 2020 for between $135 and $250.

Why it was recalled

The chair's back can break, posing fall and injury hazards to the user.

What was recalled

This recall involves HON's Gateway office chairs with model numbers HGTMM and HGV1MM and manufactured from February 2019 through February 2020. It also involves the Maxon MXMO series chairs, model numbers M-SEMO201 and M-SEMX101. The manufacturer's name, model number and manufacture date are printed on a label located on the underside of the seats. The office chairs have a black mesh see-through back and a five-star base with wheels. HON or Maxon is printed on a label underneath the seat.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact HON for a free replacement back including installation instructions.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.