Office Chairs Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Fall Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #06208
Recall Date
2006-07-11
Manufacturer
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Units Affected
About 762,000
Products Involved
Mainstays Associate Office Chairs
Hazard
The legs and backs of these chairs can break, and the chairs can easily tip over, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to Wal-Mart for a full refund.
Reported Injuries
Wal-Mart has received nine reports of chairs breaking and two reports of tipping. There have been seven reported injuries, including a broken wrist.
Sold At
Wal-Mart stores exclusively nationwide from April 2003 through April 2006 for about $36.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
The recall involves the Mainstays Associate office chair with a 5-star nylon base with dual wheel casters and pneumatic seat height adjustment. The chair has a fabric cushioned seat and back that is black/grey in color. The armrests are shaped in half-circle loops. Under the seat is a UPC Code Label #9501401610 with printed Model #VCR1022.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28