Steelcase Recalls Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 16074. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The screws connecting the seat and back to the base of the chair can detach, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact Steelcase to arrange for a free repair.
CPSC recall 16074 has the recall date 14 Jan 2016. The notice names the firm Steelcase. The recall has about 17,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2016 has 6,400 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type Chairs.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received 311 reports of incidents, including one report of an injury. |
|---|---|
| Units | 17,000 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves 12 models of Steelcase "Rocky" style swivel chairs manufactured between 2005 and 2015. The molded polypropylene chairs were sold in black and white with the option of an upholstered seat and back, seat only or no upholstery. The chairs have a foldable seat, molded-in arms and either a four-star wheel base or a five-star wheel base. Model numbers can be found on the underside of the seat. Model Number Style 112101 Four-star Nesting Upholstered Seat 112201S Four-star Nesting Upholstered Seat 112201 Four-star Nesting Upholstered Seat and Back 112301 Five-star Non-Upholstered 112401S Five-star Upholstered Back 112401 Five-star Upholstered Seat and Back 112301ST Five-star Stool Non-Upholstered 112401SST Five-star Stool Upholstered Seat 112401ST Five-star Stool Upholstered Seat and Back 112301J Jury Base Non-Upholstered 112401SJ Jury Base Upholstered Seat 112401J Jury Base Upholstered Seat and Back |
| Product | Rocky model swivel chairs, About 17,000, Chairs |
| Sold at | Steelcase independently owned dealers nationwide from August 2005 to June 2015 for between $500 and $1,550. |
| Importer | Steelcase Inc |
| Made in | United States, Mexico |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 17,000Median of 2016: 6,400
- CPSC recalls of 2016
- 330
- Recalls of 2016 with one of the same hazards
- 23%
- Recalls of 2016 in the category Chairs
- 4%
- Recalls on the register that name Steelcase
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 18 Jan 2012 | Steelcase Inc. Recalls Desk Chairs Due to Fall Hazard |
| 25 Jan 2011 | Steelcase Recalls Cachet Swivel Chairs Due to Fall Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 16074The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 16074. https://recallregister.com/product/6621-steelcase-recalls-chairs-due-to-fall-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 16074 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received 311 reports of incidents, including one report of an injury.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Steelcase independently owned dealers nationwide from August 2005 to June 2015 for between $500 and $1,550.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 16074?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 16074?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 17,000