Recall Register

Staples Recalls Back in Motion Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

CPSC recall 16144. Recall date: .

Hazard, in the words of CPSC

The chair can tip over when leaning back, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy, in the words of CPSC

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled office chair and contact Staples for a free replacement base.

CPSC recall 16144 has the recall date 14 Apr 2016. The notice names the firm Staples the Office Superstore. The recall has about 2,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2016 has 6,400 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fall. CPSC gives the product type Chairs.

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More of the notice

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CPSC recall 16144: incidents, units, products and firms
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Units2,000
Remedy optionsRepair
Description
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."
ProductBack in Motion Office Chairs, About 2,000, Chairs
Sold atStaples stores nationwide and online at Staples.com and Quill.com from January 2014 through January 2016 for about $215.
ImporterStaples the Office Superstore LLC
DistributorStaples the Office Superstore LLC
Made inChina

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The recall in context

Units in this recall
2,000Median of 2016: 6,400
CPSC recalls of 2016
330
Recalls of 2016 with one of the same hazards
25%
Recalls of 2016 in the category Chairs
4%
Recalls on the register that name Staples the Office Superstore
2

Other recalls of the firm

Other CPSC recalls that name Staples the Office Superstore
DateRecall
20 Jun 2017Staples Recalls Hazen Mesh Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

Official channels

Cite this page

Recall Register. CPSC recall 16144. https://recallregister.com/product/6707-staples-recalls-back-in-motion-office-chairs-due-to-fall-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .

Sources

Source
US Consumer Product Safety Commission
Licence
US government work, public domain
Data retrieved
30 Sep 2026
Newest CPSC recall on the register
24 Sep 2026

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Questions

Does CPSC recall 16144 report injuries?
The CPSC notice says: None reported
Where was the product sold?
The CPSC notice says: Staples stores nationwide and online at Staples.com and Quill.com from January 2014 through January 2016 for about $215.
Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 16144?
CPSC lists 1 remedy option: Repair
How many units are in CPSC recall 16144?
The CPSC notice gives this number: About 2,000