Chair - Office Chair for Office Use

Office chairs are chairs equipped for the convenience of work in daily work and social activities, with the English name 'office chair'. There are various types, and some quality issues exist.

I. Types of Office Chairs

1. Ergonomic Chairs: These are a relatively special category among office chairs, focusing on ergonomic design to better fit the human body's curves and provide a comfortable sitting experience. For example, the Kerkano Electric Lumbar Massage Chair has multiple practical functions. It mainly features a lumbar massage function, using a rechargeable lumbar massage device that can perform red-light heat therapy, with two-speed adjustment and adjustable rotation massage directions. At the same time, it has functions such as seat height adjustment, backrest height adjustment, headrest adjustment, seat cushion forward and backward movement, and recline angle adjustment. It also comes with 6D bionic armrests that offer diverse changes to meet the usage needs of different users. The Sihoo T6 Smart Ergonomic Chair also has massage functions, mainly concentrated on the waist and shoulders. The shoulder and neck massage has good intensity, and the waist massage is in the form of vibration with two adjustable intensity levels. It can also automatically and perfectly self-store for convenient storage.
2. Affordable and Practical Office Chairs: For example, the Henglin Reverse Installer II Ergonomic Chair is an entry-level model priced at around a hundred yuan, produced by the authentic Daguang brand. It is relatively affordable and suitable for users with a limited budget who still need an office chair.

II. Quality Issues of Office Chairs There are some quality issues in the production and use of office chairs. On March 2, 2023, the United States and Canada implemented a recall of office chairs made in China due to the risk of the backrest breaking, which poses a falling hazard and seriously threatens the safety of users. On September 30, 2024, the State Administration for Market Regulation conducted a national supervision and inspection of office chairs and found that 15 batches of products were unqualified, with stability issues being prominent. Office chairs with poor stability are prone to tipping over during use. On January 16, 2025, the United States implemented a recall of WorkPro Momentum office chairs made in China because the bolts may fail, posing a falling hazard and also causing harm to users. These quality issues remind consumers to choose regular channels and products with quality guarantees when purchasing office chairs.