Chair Fit Check product guide
Staples Hyken Ergonomic Mesh Task Chair, Black (ST63137)
Part-day desk use by people under 250 lb wanting a headrest
A mesh task chair with a headrest that tilts 15 degrees, a sliding lumbar, height-adjustable arms and a three-position tilt lock. Staples rates it to 275 lb while the listing says 250, and the manual's five-year warranty assumes 3 to 5 hours of use a day.
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Published specifications
- Listing and Staples: model ST63137
- Listing: 250 lb; Staples page and manual warranty: 275 lb
- Staples: 45.2 to 49.7 H x 27.1 W x 27.1 D in
- Staples: seat 17.2 to 20.9 in high, 19.3 W x 16.7 D in
- Manual: seat height, 3-position tilt lock, tension, lumbar, arms, headrest
- Manual: 5-year Staples warranty, based on 3 to 5 hours of daily use
Fit and limits
Strengths
- Headrest, sliding lumbar and height-adjustable arms
- Three-position tilt lock with a tension knob
- Five-year Staples warranty covering frame, cylinder and upholstery
Caveats
- Warranty assumes 3 to 5 hours of use a day, not full workdays
- Listing says 250 lb; Staples says 275 lb
- Hardware needs tightening every month, per the manual
What this listing is
This is the Staples Hyken mesh task chair in black, model ST63137, with a headrest, adjustable arms and a sliding lumbar support. The Amazon listing names Staples as the manufacturer and gives model ST63137. Staples' own product page, item 990119, shows the same model number, and Staples' operator's manual covers the Hyken chair under model ST63137 and related numbers.
Staples' page URL mentions a different product name, but the page itself is titled Staples Hyken with model ST63137 and notes that packaging may vary. Match the model number on the box to ST63137 when it arrives.
Weight limit: 250 or 275 lb
The Amazon listing gives a maximum of 250 pounds in both its bullets and its details table. Staples' product page rates the chair for up to 275 pounds based on an 8-hour workday. The manual's warranty section says its terms are based on up to 3 to 5 hours of continual use in 24 hours, for users weighing up to 275 pounds, or 124 kilograms.
So the two Staples documents agree on 275 pounds but not on daily hours, and the listing is lower on weight. If you weigh more than 250 pounds or plan full workdays in the chair, ask Staples how the warranty applies to your use before buying, because the manual ties coverage to 3 to 5 hours a day.
What you can adjust
The manual puts the seat-height handle under the right side of the seat and the tilt-lock handle under the left: pull it up, set the back angle you want, and push it down to lock. Staples describes the tilt lock as having three preset positions. A round knob under the front centre sets tilt tension; on this chair, clockwise makes it firmer and counter-clockwise softer.
The lumbar support slides up or down the back. The headrest rotates forward and back by 15 degrees and raises or lowers when you hold the chair back and lift or push it. Buttons on the arms let them move up and down. Staples' page counts nine adjustment options in total.
Size, and which figures to trust
Staples lists overall dimensions of 45.2 to 49.7 inches high, 27.1 inches wide and 27.1 inches deep. The seat sits 17.2 to 20.9 inches high and measures 19.3 inches wide by 16.7 inches deep, and the back is 16.4 inches wide and 28.3 to 29.1 inches tall.
The Amazon listing gives two different sets of dimensions: 24 by 27 by 46 inches in its bullets and 27.1 by 27.95 by 49.7 inches in its table, plus a seat depth of 17.9 inches. Use Staples' figures for fit, since they come with a full breakdown of seat and back sizes. The listing says the casters are for carpet; the manual pages we read do not address floor type.
Assembly and upkeep
The chair arrives in parts: back, seat, two arms, seat plate, gas lift with a telescopic cover, base, five casters and a headrest, with four types of screws and an Allen wrench. Staples packs the hardware for each step in its own segment of a parts pack, and the first steps fit the casters, gas lift and cover to the base, then screw the arms to the seat.
The manual warns that bolts, screws and knobs may loosen during use and asks you to tighten the chair's hardware every month. Staples' product support line for assembly questions is listed in the manual as 1-800-425-0049, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern.
Warranty: five years, with conditions
The manual's warranty is from Staples the Office Superstore, LLC to the original purchaser, covering defects in design, assembly, material or workmanship for five years from purchase. It lists non-moving metal parts, the frame, the pneumatic cylinder, the upholstery and all other parts, and Staples replaces the defective part.
An original receipt or proof of purchase is required to get replacement parts. The warranty excludes normal wear, misuse, abuse, improper storage or handling, installation, accidents, and repairs or alterations. As noted above, it is based on 3 to 5 hours of daily use for users up to 275 pounds. Staples' product page also lists a five-year limited warranty.
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Primary sources
- Staples Hyken Chair operator's manual, models ST63137/ST63138/ST63139
- Staples product page, Hyken Ergonomic Mesh Swivel Task Chair (ST63137), item 990119
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