Crate and Barrel Benches recall: Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Crate and Barrel Recalls Benches Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Why was Crate and Barrel Benches recalled?
The benches can tip over while in use, posing a fall hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. 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.
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
- Crate and Barrel Dakota benches
- Company
- Crate and Barrel, of Northbrook, Ill.
- Quantity
- About 6,800 (in addition, 575 units were sold in Canada)
- Sold at
- 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
- December 14, 2017
- Incidents / injuries
- 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.