Reported Jul 30, 2015
ACCO Brands Recalls Quartet Magnetic and Dry Erase Boards Due to Laceration Hazard
ACCO Brands Corp. of Lake Zurich, Ill.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
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.
Firm 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 it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Quartet Magnetic and Dry Erase Boards
- Amount recalled
- About 3.3 Million
Where it was sold
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..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
Sharp metal edges on the back of the boards can become exposed while removing mounted boards, posing a laceration hazard.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: The firm has received seven reports of hand, finger and foot laceration injuries, including four that required stitches.
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