Norwood Furniture Recalls Science Tables due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 14706 · Jan 2, 2014 · Norwood Furniture
655
units affected
655
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14706
- Date
- Jan 2, 2014
- Company
- Norwood Furniture
- Units affected
- 655
- Product
- Norwood Furniture Science Tables
- Product type
- Tables
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves Norwood Furniture's science tables. The rectangular tables have a black laminate finish tabletop with a light brown hardwood base and four legs. There are black floor grips at the bottom of each wooden leg. The table has two rectangular, front open compartments. The affected products include item numbers, NOR-PIH1027-SO for the 24" W x 48" L x 30" H table, NOR-PIH1028-SO for the 24" W x 54" L x 30" H table and NOR-PIH1029-SO for the 24" W x 60" L x 30" H table. Consumers can locate the item number on the underside of the tabletop which is listed with the Commercial Furniture phone number, the OCI# and Country of Origin:China.
What can happen
The wooden legs can split causing instability which poses an injury hazard to those using the table
The fix
Customers should contact School Outfitters to set up repair appointments with installation experts to replace the legs on all affected tables free of charge. School Outfitters is contacting customers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There have been eight reports of instability of the tables, three of which are reports of the legs splitting. No reported injuries.
- Sold at
- Online at www.schooloutfitters.com from June 2013 through September 2013 for about $190 to $220.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled norwood furniture science tables?
Customers should contact School Outfitters to set up repair appointments with installation experts to replace the legs on all affected tables free of charge. School Outfitters is contacting customers directly.
What is the hazard?
The wooden legs can split causing instability which poses an injury hazard to those using the table
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.