Crate and Barrel Recalls Benches Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 18706 · Dec 14, 2017 · Crate and Barrel
6,800
units affected
6,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18706
- Date
- Dec 14, 2017
- Company
- Crate and Barrel
- Units affected
- 6,800
- Product
- Crate and Barrel Dakota benches
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Tip-over
The product
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.
What can happen
The benches can tip over while in use, posing a fall hazard.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled crate and barrel dakota benches?
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.
What is the hazard?
The benches can tip over while in use, posing a fall hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.