Office Chairs Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Fall Hazard

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