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Crate and Barrel Recalls Benches Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

Name: Crate and Barrel Recalls Benches Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Brand: Crate and Barrel
SKU: CPSC-18706
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: December 14, 2017Recall ID: 18706Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The benches can tip over while in use, posing a fall hazard.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

Crate and Barrel Dakota benches

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Crate-and-Barrel-Recalls-Benches-Due-to-Fall-Hazard-Recall-Alert
Title	Crate and Barrel Recalls Benches Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/596_1.jpeg
Images › 1 › Caption	51 inch bench
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/596_2.jpeg
Images › 2 › Caption	71 inch bench
Hazards › Name	The benches can tip over while in use, posing a fall hazard.
Injuries › Name	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.
Products › Name	Crate and Barrel Dakota benches
Products › Number Of Units	About 6,800 (in addition, 575 units were sold in Canada)
Recall I D	7042
Remedies › Name	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.
Importers › Name	Crate and Barrel, of Northbrook, Ill.
Retailers › Name	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.
Recall Date	2017-12-14T00:00:00
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.
Recall Number	18706
Remedy Options › Option	Repair
Inconjunctions › U R L	http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2017/65374r-eng.php
Consumer Contact	Crate and Barrel at 800-451-8217 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT every day or online at www.crateandbarrel.com and click on "Product Recall" for more information.
Last Publish Date	2017-12-14T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	Poland

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