CPSCGeneral Alert
ACCO Brands Recalls Quartet Magnetic and Dry Erase Boards Due to Laceration Haza...
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 |