The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·15201·Announced 2015-07-30

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

ACCO Brands is recalling about 3.3 million Quartet magnetic and dry erase boards because sharp metal edges on the back can cause lacerations when removing the boards.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product with reported laceration injuries, including four that required stitches, but no deaths or severe injuries are reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

ACCO Brands Corp. is recalling about 3.3 million Quartet magnetic and dry erase boards, including calendar styles and combination boards with push pins. The recall involves eight styles sold in eight sizes and various colors between January 2005 and December 2013. The boards were sold at Ace Hardware, Fred Meyer, Menards, Office Depot, and other stores nationwide and online for between $5 and $10. The Quartet logo is printed on the bottom of the boards.

The boards pose a laceration hazard because sharp metal edges on the back can become exposed while removing mounted boards. ACCO Brands has received seven reports of hand, finger, and foot laceration injuries, including four that required stitches.

Consumers should immediately contact ACCO for a caution label that instructs them to wear heavy gloves when removing the boards. This recall does not require consumers to remove the mounted boards; instead, they should affix the caution label with safe removal instructions for when needed. Consumers can 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.

The recalled product

Product
Quartet Magnetic and Dry Erase Boards
Manufacturer
ACCO Brands Corp., of Lake Zurich, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Office Supplies
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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