Office Chair Recalls (2022–2026)

Recent Office Chair Recalls

All recalls are from cpsc.gov. No gaming chair recall appears in the CPSC’s 2023 to 2026 notices.

Branch Ergonomic Chair Recall (September 2026)

• CPSC recall number: 26-735 (Health Canada also recalled the chair the same day).
• What’s affected: the standard Branch Ergonomic Chair made in Thailand from September 10, 2025 through April 22, 2026, in eight colorways: Black/Black, Pebble/White, Black/White, Sand/White, Graphite/White, Light Blue/White, Poppy/White and Baltic/White. Affected SKUs start with 11-01-00 and end in -V5 or -V6. Only chairs whose backrest anchors were installed incorrectly are covered, which Branch confirms by having you inspect them.
• Not affected: the Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro and Branch chairs made outside those dates.
• Where it was sold: BranchFurniture.com, Amazon, West Elm, The Container Store, Office Depot and other sites, from about December 2025 through July 2026, for $320 to $350.
• The problem: one or more of the three anchors that hold the backrest to the frame may not have been installed properly, so the backrest can come off. Branch received 11 reports of detached backrests and no injuries.
• The remedy: stop using the chair and get a free repair kit: a new backrest, three bolts, an Allen key and instructions. Branch sends it regardless of where you bought the chair, without proof of purchase. You’ll be asked for photos of the manufacture label and the removed backrest, and to cut the mesh on the old one. Branch says it isn’t offering refunds or replacement chairs.
• How to check yours: the SKU is on the side of the box, and the manufacture date is on the label under the seat cushion. If the date is in range, turn the chair over, remove the three backrest screws with a 5 mm Allen key and compare the anchors with Branch’s guide at branchfurniture.com/recall-notice.
• Contact: customersupport@branchfurniture.com or branchfurniture.com/recall.

Branch is still selling the Ergonomic Chair. Chairs made after April 22, 2026 aren’t part of the recall. Our Branch Ergonomic Chair vs. Steelcase Series 1 and SIHOO Doro C300 vs. Branch comparisons cover the chair itself.

Tainoki Swivel Office Chairs (March 2026)

• CPSC recall number: 26-329.
• What’s affected: Tainoki Fine Furniture swivel office chairs Noah (M70160), Owen (M70040) and Warren (M70740), sold at HomeGoods from August through December 2025 for $180 to $200.
• The problem: the base can bend, which can make the sitter fall. No incidents were reported.
• The remedy: a full refund. You’ll need photos, the model number and proof that the chair was destroyed. Contact Tainoki at 888-698-2466 or tainoki.com/recall.

WorkPro Momentum Office Chairs (January 2025)

• CPSC recall number: 25-097.
• What’s affected: Veyer WorkPro Momentum office chairs in black (item 8517865) and gray (2864384), sold at Office Depot, OfficeMax, Amazon, Walmart, eBay and other stores from October 2021 through September 2024 for about $430.
• The problem: the bolts that attach the backrest to the seat can fail. There were 7 reports of falls, including 2 minor injuries.
• The remedy: a free repair kit with a new back bracket, three bolts, an Allen wrench and a cover. Contact Veyer at 833-881-0087.

TJX Office Chairs (March 2023)

• CPSC recall number: 23-137.
• What’s affected: about 81,700 office chairs (style GT646 and related styles) sold at Marshalls, T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods and Homesense from June 2019 through December 2022 for $60 to $70.
• The problem: the back can break or detach. There were 12 reports and 10 injuries, including a concussion.
• The remedy: a full refund.

IKEA ODGER Swivel Chair (February 2023)

• CPSC recall number: 23-118.
• What’s affected: the IKEA ODGER swivel chair in anthracite with a date stamp of 2221 or earlier, sold from October 2019 through December 2022 for about $160.
• The problem: the leg base can break. There were 4 reports and 2 injuries from falls.
• The remedy: a full refund from IKEA.

Amazon Basics Executive Desk Chair (October 2022)

• What’s affected: about 11,400 Amazon Basics Executive Desk Chairs sold on Amazon from September 2021 through April 2022 for $103 to $170.
• The problem: the leg base can break. There were 13 reports and one minor shoulder injury.
• The remedy: a full refund. Amazon Basics no longer sells this chair new; our Amazon Basics Executive Desk Chair page covers the models that replaced it.

How to Check Whether Your Office Chair Has Been Recalled

1. Find the label under the seat. It usually lists the brand, model or SKU, and the manufacture date. Take a photo before you need it.
2. Search cpsc.gov/Recalls for the brand and “chair”. The CPSC lists the exact models, dates and how to identify them.
3. Register your chair with the maker if it offers registration. In the Branch recall, the company contacted the buyers it knew about directly.
4. Stop using a recalled chair until it’s repaired or refunded, even if it seems fine. Backrest and base failures happen without warning.

Signs Your Office Chair Isn’t Safe

These aren’t recalls, but they’re reasons to stop using a chair and contact the maker:

• A backrest that wobbles or clicks where it joins the seat. Check that the bolts are tight.
• Cracks in the base, especially near the casters or the center hub. Plastic bases fail here first.
• A seat that sinks slowly or won’t hold height. A failing gas cylinder is a common, fixable wear item that’s usually covered by the warranty for years. Our office chair warranties guide lists how long each maker covers it.
• Exceeding the weight rating. Most chairs are tested for users up to 250 to 300 lb. See our office chair weight limits for chairs rated higher.

Chairs tested to the ANSI/BIFMA X5.1 office chair standard go through durability tests on the base, back, tilt mechanism, casters and gas cylinder. The current version of the standard is based on a 275 lb user; chairs for heavier people are tested to the X5.11 large-occupant standard, based on a 400 lb user.

Office Chair Recalls FAQ