Office Chairs in the USA

The following is an overview of recall incidents and well-known enterprises in the US office chair market:

Recall Incidents

The United States has initiated multiple recalls of office chairs manufactured in China. On March 2, 2023, the United States and Canada jointly launched a recall of office chairs made in China due to the risk of backrest breakage, which could potentially cause users to fall. By the time of the recall, 12 related reports had been received, including 10 injury reports. On January 16, 2025, the United States once again recalled the WorkPro Momentum office chairs manufactured in China. This recall was prompted by the potential failure of the chair's bolts, posing a risk of users falling. By the recall date, seven related reports had been received, with two individuals sustaining minor injuries. These recall incidents highlight potential quality and safety issues with some imported office chairs, emphasizing the need for consumers to exercise caution when purchasing and using such products, paying attention to their safety and quality certifications.

US Office Chair Enterprises

• Herman Miller, Inc.: This is a modern furniture design, manufacturing, and sales enterprise headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan, USA. Its core philosophy is to create problem-solving designs that combine aesthetics and functionality. It boasts numerous representative products, such as the Aeron ergonomic chair, Embody seat, and Eames Lounge Chair. Among them, the Aeron chair, launched in 1994, has become a representative product due to its outstanding ergonomic design and has been permanently collected by the Museum of Modern Art in New York, showcasing its exceptional status and influence in the design field.
• Humanscale: As a US manufacturer of ergonomic office products, it was founded by Robert King in 1983 and is headquartered in New York. Its product range is diverse, covering office chairs, monitor arms, sit-stand desks, task lights, and more. In 1999, it introduced the Freedom chair designed by Niels Diffrient and subsequently launched other chairs such as the Liberty, Diffrient World, and Smart. The company's products have won over 150 awards and have been included in collections such as the Museum of Modern Art, reflecting its innovative capabilities and design expertise in the field of ergonomic office products.