Chair - Office Chair
Office chairs are chairs equipped for the convenience of work in daily work and social activities, and there are issues such as differences in quality and installation.
In terms of definition and classification, the English term for office chair is 'office chair'. OfficeMate classifies office chairs into two categories: narrow and broad. The narrow sense refers to the backrest chairs used when people are sitting at a desk for work; the broad sense refers to all chairs used in offices, including executive chairs, staff chairs, etc.
In terms of quality, some office chairs have potential safety hazards. On March 2, 2023, the United States and Canada issued a recall for office chairs made in China due to the risk of the backrest breaking, which could lead to falls. At that time, 12 reports had been received, with 10 people injured. On September 30, 2024, the State Administration for Market Regulation conducted a national supervision and random inspection of office chairs and found that 15 batches of products were unqualified, with stability issues being particularly prominent. On January 16, 2025, the United States issued another recall for the WorkPro Momentum office chairs made in China because the bolts might fail, posing a risk of falls. Seven reports had been received, with 2 people suffering minor injuries. These cases indicate that the quality of office chairs varies greatly, and consumers need to be extremely cautious when purchasing, paying attention to the safety and stability of the products.
Regarding installation methods, there are significant differences among different models of office chairs. Taking the 1012A office chair as an example, when installing it, you need to prepare the corresponding materials, first install the base casters and seat armrests, then use screw C according to the video instructions, install screw D on the inside, put screw E into the washer and insert it into the base, etc. For the 1011A office chair, when installing it, you need to insert the A L screw and put in the washer according to the video instructions. When installing the seat armrests, first fix them and then tighten them, and finally use screws for fixation, etc. This reminds consumers that before installing an office chair, they must carefully read the installation instructions or watch the installation video and follow the correct steps to avoid affecting the usage effect and safety due to improper installation.
