Electric shock

Office Depot Recalls Desks Due To Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recalled 2019-07-10. Electric shock hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.

About 19,000Units
2019-07-10Recall date
None reportedInjuries

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

What was recalled
This recall involves Realspace Magellan Performance-Electric Height-Adjustable Desks. They were sold in espresso or cherry colors. The desks have the Office Depot SKU number 358370 (espresso) or 216230 (cherry) printed on a label located underneath the desk top. The desk's control box is located under the desk on the right side and controls the desk's upward and downward movements.
The hazard
The desk's control box has an electrical issue resulting in reverse polarity, which could pose a shock hazard.
Injuries
None reported.
The remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled desks and contact Office Depot to receive a free replacement control box with installation instructions. Office Depot is notifying purchasers directly.

The details

ProductsRealspace® Magellan Performance Electric Height-Adjustable Desks
Imported byOffice Depot, Inc
Made inTaiwan
CPSC recall number19759
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.

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