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Crate and Barrel Recalls Benches Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall 18-706 · December 14, 2017 · Crate

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled benches and contact Crate and Barrel for a free repair. The firm is notifying all known purchasers directly.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
18-706 (CPSC)
Recall date
December 14, 2017
Brand
Crate
Category
Furniture and home
Products
Crate and Barrel Dakota benches
Hazard
Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hazard type
Falls and tip-overs
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 6,800 (in addition, 575 units were sold in Canada)
Made in
Poland
Last updated by CPSC
December 14, 2017

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Crate and Barrel Dakota benches · About 6,800 (in addition, 575 units were sold in Canada) units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: 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.; Crate and Barrel, of Northbrook, Ill..

Injuries or incidents reported

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.

Consumer 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.

Recall history and context

Crate appears in 16 CPSC recalls on record. See all Crate recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 294 recalls in the furniture and home category, 93 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Crate and Barrel Dakota benches (About 6,800 (in addition, 575 units were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves the Dakota wooden bench.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fall Hazard (Recall Alert).

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on December 14, 2017. 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.