What changed: CPSC recall 26-735 covers about 16,000 Branch height-adjustable Ergonomic Chairs in the United States, plus about 180 in Canada, because a backrest can detach and create a fall hazard. The recall applies to listed SKUs manufactured from September 10, 2025 through April 22, 2026 and only to chairs with incorrectly installed backrest anchors. Stop using a potentially affected chair while Branch confirms it. The manufacture-date label is the practical starting point because the recall is narrower than the product name alone. The manufacture-date label is the practical starting point because the recall is narrower than the Branch Ergonomic Chair name alone.
What to do now
- Stop using a chair that may match until it is identified.
- Find the manufacture label underneath the seat cushion.
- Find the SKU on the side of the original packaging, if available.
- Follow Branch's instructions for checking the backrest anchors.
- Contact Branch for the free repair kit if included.
The affected manufacture window
The CPSC notice identifies chairs manufactured between September 10, 2025 and April 22, 2026. The date appears on a label underneath the seat cushion. A date outside that range does not match the notice's stated manufacture window, but use Branch's current checker when the label is missing or unclear.
Included SKUs
| Color/base | SKU |
|---|---|
| Black / Black Standard | 11-01-00-50-V5 |
| Black / Black KD Base | 11-01-00-50-V6 |
| Pebble / White Standard | 11-01-00-53-V5 |
| Pebble / White KD Base | 11-01-00-53-V6 |
| Black / White Standard | 11-01-00-40-V5 |
| Black / White KD Base | 11-01-00-40-V6 |
| Sand / White Standard | 11-01-00-51-V5 |
| Sand / White KD Base | 11-01-00-51-V6 |
| Graphite / White Standard | 11-01-00-54-V5 |
| Graphite / White KD Base | 11-01-00-54-V6 |
| Light Blue / White Standard | 11-01-00-43-V5 |
| Light Blue / White KD Base | 11-01-00-43-V6 |
| Poppy / White Standard | 11-01-00-55-V5 |
| Poppy / White KD Base | 11-01-00-55-V6 |
| Baltic / White Standard | 11-01-00-56-V5 |
| Baltic / White KD Base | 11-01-00-56-V6 |
CPSC says the SKU is on the side of the product packaging. Do not treat an included SKU alone as proof that the anchors are affected; the date and Branch's anchor-identification process also matter.
Hazard and incident status
The backrest can detach, creating a fall hazard. Branch reported 11 backrest-detachment incidents to CPSC, with no injuries reported as of the September 3 announcement. A lack of reported injuries does not make continued use appropriate after a chair is identified as affected.
What the free repair includes
CPSC says the remedy is a free kit containing a replacement backrest, installation instructions, three bolts, and an Allen key. Branch will explain how to determine whether the anchors are included and may request photographs of the manufacture label and removed backrest. Follow those instructions rather than removing parts speculatively.
How to document the chair
- Photograph the full chair and color/base combination.
- Photograph the label under the seat cushion so the date is readable.
- Photograph the packaging SKU if you still have the box.
- Save purchase records or retailer emails if available.
- Use Branch's recall page to submit only the requested images.
The practical bottom line
Stop sitting in a possible match, check the under-seat date, compare the SKU, and let Branch's instructions determine the anchor status and repair. Do not sell or give away a recalled chair. For broader records, see the home inventory checklist, review furniture layout and walkways, or browse the Living hub.
Sources
These official references were used for the factual guidance and limits above.
