ACCO Brands Quartet Magnetic and Dry Erase Boards recall: Laceration Hazard
ACCO Brands Recalls Quartet Magnetic and Dry Erase Boards Due to Laceration Hazard
Why was ACCO Brands Quartet Magnetic and Dry Erase Boards recalled?
Sharp metal edges on the back of the boards can become exposed while removing mounted boards, posing a laceration hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. 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.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
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
- Quartet Magnetic and Dry Erase Boards
- Company
- ACCO Brands Corp., of Lake Zurich, Ill.
- Quantity
- About 3.3 Million
- Sold at
- 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
- July 30, 2015
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received seven reports of hand, finger and foot laceration injuries, including four that required stitches.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.