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Crate and Barrel Recalls Danish Tall Bookcases Due to Risk of Collapse; Injury Hazard to Consumers

Recall 21-009 · October 21, 2020 · Crate

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled bookcase and contact Crate and Barrel to receive a full refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
21-009 (CPSC)
Recall date
October 21, 2020
Brand
Crate
Category
Furniture and home
Products
Danish Tall Bookcases
Hazard
Risk of Collapse; Injury Hazard to Consumers
Hazard type
Falls and tip-overs
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 2,100
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
October 21, 2020

What was recalled

This recall involves Crate and Barrel Danish White and Natural Tall Bookcases (SKU 325982) and Danish Walnut and White Tall Bookcases (SKU 325943). The bookcases have four shelves and measure 60 inches tall by 32 inches wide. The bookcase has a two-tone white and wood finish. There is a label underneath the bottom shelf with Crate and Barrel, the SKU number and the name of the product.

Is my product affected?

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

  • Danish Tall Bookcases · About 2,100 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 June 2017 through January 2020 for about $300.; Euromarket Designs Inc., d/b/a Crate and Barrel, of Northbrook, Ill..

Injuries or incidents reported

Crate and Barrel has received five reports of the bookcase's leg breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Crate and Barrel at 800-451-8217 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Saturday and Sunday or online at www.crateandbarrel.com and click on “Recalls” located at the bottom of the page 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?

Danish Tall Bookcases (About 2,100 units). This recall involves Crate and Barrel Danish White and Natural Tall Bookcases (SKU 325982) and Danish Walnut and White Tall Bookcases (SKU 325943).

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Risk of Collapse; Injury Hazard to Consumers.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bookcase and contact Crate and Barrel to receive a full refund.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on October 21, 2020. 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.