Crate and Barrel Recalls Danish Tall Bookcases Due to Risk of Collapse; Injury Hazard to Consumers
Recall 21009 · Oct 21, 2020 · Crate and Barrel
2,100
units affected
2,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21009
- Date
- Oct 21, 2020
- Company
- Crate and Barrel
- Units affected
- 2,100
- Product
- Danish Tall Bookcases
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
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.
What can happen
The bookcase can collapse when fully loaded, posing an injury hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bookcase and contact Crate and Barrel to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Crate and Barrel has received five reports of the bookcase's leg breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Crate and Barrel stores nationwide and online at www.crateandbarrel.com from June 2017 through January 2020 for about $300.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled danish tall bookcases?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bookcase and contact Crate and Barrel to receive a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The bookcase can collapse when fully loaded, posing an injury 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.