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Steelcase Inc. Recalls Desk Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

Date: January 18, 2012
Company: Steelcase Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and contact Steelcase to receive adhesive covers to apply over the pivot pins on their chairs. These pin adhesive covers can be applied without the use of a tool in less than five minutes. The firm is contacting all known purchasers. Options: Repair

Affected Products

This recall includes the model 482 Series Steelcase Amia desk chairs manufactured between March 1, 2011 and June 6, 2011. The model number and manufacture date are printed on a label on the underside of the chair seat. The seats are available in various colored fabric options as well as leather.

Why Was This Recalled?

The pivot pins installed in the control mechanism under the chair seat can fall out, posing a fall hazard to the user.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Steelcase Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.

Steelcase Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich. has 2 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report