ACCO Brands Recalls Quartet Magnetic and Dry Erase Boards Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 15-201 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- July 30, 2015
- Brand
- ACCO
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Quartet Magnetic and Dry Erase Boards
- Hazard
- Laceration Hazard
- Hazard type
- Laceration and cuts
- Remedy
- Repair
- Units
- About 3.3 Million
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- July 30, 2015
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Quartet Magnetic and Dry Erase Boards · About 3.3 Million units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Ace Hardware, Fred Meyer, Menards, Office Depot and other stores nationwide and online from January 2005 through December 2013 for between $5 and $10.; ACCO Brands Corp., of Lake Zurich, Ill..
Injuries or incidents reported
The firm has received seven reports of hand, finger and foot laceration injuries, including four that required stitches.
Consumer 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.
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Quartet Magnetic and Dry Erase Boards (About 3.3 Million units). This recall involves eight styles of Quartet magnetic and dry erase boards, including calendar styles and combination boards with push pins.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Laceration Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on July 30, 2015. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.