Crate and Barrel Recalls Benches Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recalled December 14, 2017 · CPSC recall 18706 · Crate and Barrel
Hazard
The benches can tip over while in use, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 6,800 (in addition, 575 units were sold in Canada)
Incidents / injuries
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.
Description
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 to do
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.
Contact
Crate and Barrel at 800-451-8217 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT every day or online at www.crateandbarrel.com and click on "Product Recall" for more information.
Product
Crate and Barrel Dakota benches
Imported by
Crate and Barrel, of Northbrook, Ill.
Retailers
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.
Made in
Poland
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →