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Square Grove Recalls Sit-Stand Desk Converters Due to Serious Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recalled 2016-06-02. Entrapment hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.

About 750Units

2016-06-02Recall date

YesInjuries

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

What was recalled: This recall involves Square Grove's Sit-Stand Converters. The model included in the recall is UPL147 and includes the freestand and clamp versions. The freestand version sits on a desk that raises and lowers a computer monitor and keyboard by 17 inches. The clamp version functions the same, but clamps to the back of the desk. The color of both versions is black. The dimensions for the top platform are about 24 inches in width and 16 inches in diameter. The keyboard platform dimensions are about 24 inches in width and 9 inches in diameter. The freestanding base platform version dimensions are about 20 inches in width and 20 inches in diameter. The clamp mount version dimensions are about 7 inches in width and 18 inches in diameter. The words "UPLIFT DESK" are printed on the product.
The hazard: The pneumatic lifting mechanism can pinch or break fingers during assembly or use, posing a risk of serious injury.
Injuries: Square Grove has received reports of two incidents that resulted in a broken finger and a pinched finger with bruising.
The remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled converters and contact the firm for a free repair kit.

The details

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.