Crate and Barrel Recalls Benches Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2017-12-14). Hazards: fall, tip over. About 6,800 units in the US and 575 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18706 |
| Published | 2017-12-14 |
| Last updated | 2017-12-14 |
| Products | Crate and Barrel Dakota benches |
| Firm named in the title | Crate and Barrel |
| Firms | Crate and Barrel, of Northbrook, Ill. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Poland |
| Units (US) | 6,800 |
| Units (Canada) | 575 |
| Hazard classes | fall, tip over |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Crate and Barrel stores nationwide and online at www.crateandbarrel.com from September 2011 through November 2017 for about $600 for the 51-inch bench and about $800 for the 71-inch bench. |
Description
This recall involves the Dakota wooden bench. The bench has two legs and was sold in two sizes: 51 inches wide by 18 inches tall and 71 inches wide and 18 inches tall.
Hazard
The benches can tip over while in use, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled benches and contact Crate and Barrel for a free repair. The firm is notifying all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and injuries
Crate and Barrel has received seven reports of the benches tipping over, including four reports of injuries. The injuries involved broken toes, a broken foot, and a fingertip amputation.
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