ACCO Brands Recalls Quartet Magnetic and Dry Erase Boards Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall Overview
| Recall Date | |
|---|---|
| Product | Quartet Magnetic and Dry Erase Boards |
| Units | About 3.3 Million |
| Hazards | Sharp metal edges on the back of the boards can become exposed while removing mounted boards, posing a laceration hazard. |
| Remedies | 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
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 x14, 17 x 17 and 17 x 23, and in various colors including white, silver, black, blue, green, pink, purple, grey and multicolor. The Quartet logo is printed on the bottom of the boards.
Consumer Contact
ACCO Brands at (800) 611-6654 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.Quartet.com and click the link “Important Safety Information - Wall Mounted Dry Erase Boards” for more information.
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