CPSCGeneral Alert

ACCO Brands Recalls Quartet Magnetic and Dry Erase Boards Due to Laceration Hazard

Name: ACCO Brands Recalls Quartet Magnetic and Dry Erase Boards Due to Laceration Hazard
Brand: ACCO
SKU: CPSC-15201
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: July 30, 2015Recall ID: 15201Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Sharp metal edges on the back of the boards can become exposed while removing mounted boards, posing a laceration hazard.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

Quartet Magnetic and Dry Erase Boards

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/ACCO-Brands-Recalls-Quartet-Magnetic-and-Dry-Erase-Boards
Title	ACCO Brands Recalls Quartet Magnetic and Dry Erase Boards Due to Laceration Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15201.Magnetic-Dry-Erase-Calendar.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Frameless Magnetic Dry-Erase Calendar Board with magnets and dry-erase marker
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15201.Dry-Erase-Combination-Board.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Frameless Dry-Erase Combination Board with magnets and dry-erase markers
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15201.Dry-Erase-Magnetic-Board.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	Frameless Dry-Erase Magnetic Board with magnets and dry-erase markers
Hazards › Name	Sharp metal edges on the back of the boards can become exposed while removing mounted boards, posing a laceration hazard.
Injuries › Name	The firm has received seven reports of hand, finger and foot laceration injuries, including four that required stitches.
Products › Name	Quartet Magnetic and Dry Erase Boards
Products › Type	Pictures or Picture Frames or Wall Decorations
Products › Category I D	67791
Products › Number Of Units	About 3.3 Million
Recall I D	6462
Remedies › Name	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.
Importers › Name	ACCO Brands Corp., of Lake Zurich, Ill.
Retailers › Name	Ace Hardware, Fred Meyer, Menards, Office Depot and other stores nationwide and online from January 2005 through December 2013 for between $5 and $10.
Recall Date	2015-07-30T00:00:00
Description	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.
Recall Number	15201
Remedy Options › Option	Repair
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.
Last Publish Date	2015-07-30T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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