Quartet Magnetic and Dry Erase Boards
CPSC Recall #15-201 — July 30, 2015
Product
Quartet Magnetic and Dry Erase Boards
Description
Sharp metal edges on the back of the boards can become exposed while removing mounted boards posing a laceration hazard.
Hazard
Sharp metal edges on the back of the boards can become exposed while removing mounted boards, posing a laceration hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
The firm has received seven reports of hand, finger and foot laceration injuries, including four that required stitches.
Remedy
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.
Units Affected
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.
Importer
ACCO Brands Corp., of Lake Zurich, Ill.
Manufactured In
China