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