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Staples Recalls Back in Motion Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled 2016-04-14. Tip-over hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.

About 2,000Units

2016-04-14Recall date

None reportedInjuries

The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.

What was recalled: This recall involves Staples and Quill brand "Back in Motion" office chairs. The black, bonded leather chair has a tilt function and a base with wheels. The chairs have SKU # 203439 and item number SBG 24422 printed on the white label on the underside of the seat cushion. A second label, also located on the underside of the seat cushion, states "Reg. No. CA31704 (CN)" and "Made by LF Products PTE LTD."
The hazard: The chair can tip over when leaning back, posing a fall hazard.
Injuries: None reported
The remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled office chair and contact Staples for a free replacement base.

The details

Products	Back in Motion Office Chairs
Imported by	Staples the Office Superstore LLC
Made in	China
CPSC recall number	16144

What a recall entitles you to

A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.

Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.

The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.

Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.