Branch Recalls Ergonomic Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
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Branch is recalling about 16,000 height-adjustable ergonomic chairs manufactured between September 10, 2025 and April 22, 2026 due to a fall hazard from incorrectly installed backrest anchors.
What this CPSC product recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by CPSC on September 3, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Branch is recalling height-adjustable ergonomic chairs because the backrest anchors were incorrectly installed at the time of manufacture, allowing the backrests to detach and pose a fall hazard.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall applies to ergonomic chairs manufactured between September 10, 2025 and April 22, 2026. The dates of manufacture are on the label underneath the seat cushion. About 16,000 units were sold in the United States, and about 180 were sold in Canada. Affected SKUs are located on the side of the product packaging.
What You Should Do
Consumers should stop using the recalled chairs immediately and contact Branch for a free repair kit that includes a replacement backrest, installation instructions, three bolts and an Allen key. Consumers must submit photos of the manufacture label and removed backrest to obtain the kit. Contact Branch by email at customersupport@branchfurniture.com or online at http://www.branchfurniture.com/recall.
Why This Matters
Branch has received 11 reports of backrests detaching from the chairs.
Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Branch-Recalls-Ergonomic-Chairs-Due-to-Fall-Hazard (CPSC)
Original source: CPSC Official Notice ↗
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