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Product recall · CPSCJuly 30, 2015Serious
ACCO Brands Quartet Magnetic and Dry Erase Boards
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What’s wrong
Sharp metal edges on the back of the boards can become exposed while removing mounted boards, posing a laceration hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
What it looks like
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What to do
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.
Who to 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.
The product
This recall involves eight styles of Quartet magnetic and dry erase boards, including calendar styles and combination boards with push pins. The boards were sold between January 2005 and December 2013, in eight sizes: 5 ½ x 14, 8 ½ x 11, 11 ½ x 11 ½, 11 x 17, 12 x 12, 14 x 14, 17 x 17 and 17 x 23, and in various colors including white, silver, black, blue, green, pink, purple, gray and multicolor. The Quartet logo is printed on the bottom of the boards.
Details
- Units affected
- About 3.3 Million
- Recall date
- July 30, 2015
- Brand
- ACCO Brands Corp., of Lake Zurich, Ill.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The firm has received seven reports of hand, finger and foot laceration injuries, including four that required stitches.
Ace Hardware, Fred Meyer, Menards, Office Depot and other stores nationwide and online from January 2005 through December 2013 for between $5 and $10.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “ACCO Brands Recalls Quartet Magnetic and Dry Erase Boards Due to Laceration Hazard”
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