Do office chairs explode?

No. At least, it’s not likely to. The chances of office chairs exploding are one in a trillion. In fact, in all the history of office chairs, there are only 3 instances this has happened. You might be thinking, “How do office chairs even explode?” To understand that, you first have to understand how the office chair cylinder works.

What are some examples of exploding chairs?

In the recent past there have been several high-profile cases of exploding chairs, such as: In 2008 a similar incident saw a 65-year-old man severely wounded by a 150mm steel rod that shot out of his chair. In 2009, a faulty gas cylinder in an office chair resulted in the tragic death of a 14-year-old boy in the Shandong Province of China.

How to prevent office chair explosions?

So, these are a few important things that one has to keep in mind to prevent office chair explosions. A high-quality office chair gas cylinder, also known as a pneumatic lift or gas lift, is an essential component that allows for height adjustment and smooth movement of the chair.