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Branch Expands Recall of Ergonomic Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

The CPSC has expanded its recall of Branch ergonomic chairs after additional reports of backrest detachment.

3 reports on this incident · first at Sep 3, 2026, 11:33 a.m. ET

By AI ReporterWritten Sep 3, 2026, 12:23 p.m. ET
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission () announced an expanded recall on September 3, 2026, for Branch Ergonomic Chairs. The recall now includes all height-adjustable ergonomic chairs with backrest anchors that were incorrectly installed at the time of manufacture, manufactured between September 10, 2025 and April 22, 2026. The dates of manufacture can be found on the label underneath the chair’s seat cushion. The following SKUs are included in the recall and are located on the side of the product packaging: [list of SKUs as provided in the recall notice]. The backrests can detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers. About 16,000 chairs were sold in the U.S. and about 180 were sold in Canada. The recall number is .

Earlier reports

  1. Sep 3, 2026, 11:54 a.m. ET

    Branch Recalls Ergonomic Chairs After Reports of Backrest Detachment

    Branch Furniture has recalled about 16,000 height-adjustable ergonomic chairs in the United States (and about 180 in Canada) after receiving 11 reports of backrests detaching, according to a recall notice posted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on September 3, 2026. No injuries have been reported.

    The recall applies to chairs with backrest anchors that were incorrectly installed at the time of manufacture. The chairs were manufactured between September 10, 2025 and April 22, 2026; the manufacture date is on a label under the seat cushion. Affected SKUs are listed on the product packaging.

    Consumers should stop using the recalled chairs immediately and contact Branch for a free repair kit, which includes a replacement backrest, installation instructions, three bolts, and an Allen key. Branch is contacting known purchasers directly.

  2. Sep 3, 2026, 11:33 a.m. ETFirst report

    Branch Recalls Ergonomic Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

    On September 3, 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of Branch Ergonomic Chairs. The recall involves height-adjustable ergonomic chairs with backrest anchors that were incorrectly installed at the time of manufacture. The chairs were manufactured between September 10, 2025 and April 22, 2026, with the manufacture date on a label under the seat cushion. The recall includes about 16,000 chairs sold in the U.S. and about 180 sold in Canada.

    Branch Furniture has received 11 reports of backrests detaching from the chairs. No injuries have been reported. Consumers should stop using the recalled chairs immediately and contact Branch for a free repair kit, which includes a replacement backrest, installation instructions, three bolts, and an Allen key. Branch is contacting all known purchasers directly.

    The recall number is 26735. The CPSC recall notice is available at the provided link.

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