CPSCJanuary 2, 2014

Norwood Furniture Science Tables recall: Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

Norwood Furniture Recalls Science Tables due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

Why was Norwood Furniture Science Tables recalled?

The wooden legs can split causing instability which poses an injury hazard to those using the table

What should I do if I have this product?

Customers should contact School Outfitters to set up repair appointments with installation experts to replace the legs on all affected tables free of charge. School Outfitters is contacting customers directly. Contact: School Outfitters toll-free at (866) 619-1776 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET or online at www.schooloutfitters.com and click on Email Customer Service for additional information.

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Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Norwood Furniture Science Tables
Company
School Outfitters of Norwood, Ohio
Quantity
655
Sold at
Online at www.schooloutfitters.com from June 2013 through September 2013 for about $190 to $220.
Recall date
January 2, 2014
Incidents / injuries
There have been eight reports of instability of the tables, three of which are reports of the legs splitting. No reported injuries.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves Norwood Furniture's science tables. The rectangular tables have a black laminate finish tabletop with a light brown hardwood base and four legs. There are black floor grips at the bottom of each wooden leg. The table has two rectangular, front open compartments. The affected products include item numbers, NOR-PIH1027-SO for the 24" W x 48" L x 30" H table, NOR-PIH1028-SO for the 24" W x 54" L x 30" H table and NOR-PIH1029-SO for the 24" W x 60" L x 30" H table. Consumers can locate the item number on the underside of the tabletop which is listed with the Commercial Furniture phone number, the OCI# and Country of Origin:China.

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