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

Reported: July 30, 2015 Initiated: July 30, 2015 #15201

Product 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.

Reason for Recall

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

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 3.3 Million
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/ACCO-Brands-Recalls-Quartet-Magnetic-and-Dry-Erase-Boards

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Units affected: About 3.3 Million.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Sharp metal edges on the back of the boards can become exposed while removing mounted boards, posing a laceration hazard.
What should consumers do? ▼
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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 30, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 15201.

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