CPSC2015-07-30
ACCO Brands Recalls Quartet Magnetic and Dry Erase Boards Due to Laceration Hazard
ACCO Brands Corp., of Lake Zurich, Ill.
Hazard
Sharp metal edges on the back of the boards can become exposed while removing mounted boards, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately contact ACCO for a caution label that instructs consumers to wear heavy gloves when removing the boards. This recall does not require that consumers remove the mounted boards. Consumers should affix the caution label with safe removal instructions for when needed.
Sold at
Ace Hardware, Fred Meyer, Menards, Office Depot and other stores nationwide and online from January 2005 through December 2013 for between $5 and $10.
Affected count
About 3.3 Million
Injuries reported
The firm has received seven reports of hand, finger and foot laceration injuries, including four that required stitches.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Quartet Magnetic and Dry Erase Boards
Consumer contact
ACCO Brands at (800) 611-6654 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.Quartet.com and click the link “Important Safety Information - Wall Mounted Dry Erase Boards” for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/ACCO-Brands-Recalls-Quartet-Magnetic-and-Dry-Erase-BoardsDon't want to check this manually?
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