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Product recall · CPSCJanuary 2, 2014Worth checking
Norwood Furniture Science Tables
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
The wooden legs can split causing instability which poses an injury hazard to those using the table
The Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.
What it looks like
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What to do
Customers should contact School Outfitters to set up repair appointments with installation experts to replace the legs on all affected tables free of charge. School Outfitters is contacting customers directly.
Who to contact: School Outfitters toll-free at (866) 619-1776 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET or online at www.schooloutfitters.com and click on Email Customer Service for additional information.
The product
This recall involves Norwood Furniture's science tables. The rectangular tables have a black laminate finish tabletop with a light brown hardwood base and four legs. There are black floor grips at the bottom of each wooden leg. The table has two rectangular, front open compartments. The affected products include item numbers, NOR-PIH1027-SO for the 24" W x 48" L x 30" H table, NOR-PIH1028-SO for the 24" W x 54" L x 30" H table and NOR-PIH1029-SO for the 24" W x 60" L x 30" H table. Consumers can locate the item number on the underside of the tabletop which is listed with the Commercial Furniture phone number, the OCI# and Country of Origin:China.
Details
- Units affected
- 655
- Recall date
- January 2, 2014
- Brand
- School Outfitters of Norwood, Ohio
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- There have been eight reports of instability of the tables, three of which are reports of the legs splitting. No reported injuries.
Online at www.schooloutfitters.com from June 2013 through September 2013 for about $190 to $220.
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: “Norwood Furniture Recalls Science Tables due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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