Recalls / 2015-07-30

ACCO Brands Recalls Quartet Magnetic and Dry Erase Boards Due to Laceration Hazard

15201 · Recalled 2015-07-30 · CPSC page

Frameless Magnetic Dry-Erase Calendar Board with magnets and dry-erase marker

Description

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.

Hazards

Sharp metal edges on the back of the boards can become exposed while removing mounted boards, posing a laceration hazard.

Reported 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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Quartet Magnetic and Dry Erase Boards		About 3.3 Million

Parties

Importer: ACCO Brands Corp., of Lake Zurich, Ill.
Made in: China
Sold at: Ace Hardware, Fred Meyer, Menards, Office Depot, other, online, $10.

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.

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Frameless Dry-Erase Combination Board with magnets and dry-erase markers

Frameless Dry-Erase Magnetic Board with magnets and dry-erase markers

Source: CPSC recall 15201. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.