The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·21009·Announced 2020-10-21

Crate and Barrel Recalls Danish Tall Bookcases Due to Collapse Risk

Crate and Barrel is recalling about 2,100 Danish Tall Bookcases because they can collapse when fully loaded, posing an injury hazard.

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 (structural collapse) where injury has not yet been reported, aligning with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Crate and Barrel is recalling approximately 2,100 Danish Tall Bookcases, including the Danish White and Natural (SKU 325982) and Danish Walnut and White (SKU 325943) models. The bookcases measure 60 inches tall by 32 inches wide, feature four shelves, and have a two-tone white and wood finish. A label located underneath the bottom shelf displays the Crate and Barrel name, SKU number, and product name.

The recall is due to a risk of the bookcase collapsing when fully loaded, which poses an injury hazard to consumers. Crate and Barrel has received five reports of the bookcase's leg breaking, but no injuries have been reported.

The affected bookcases were sold at Crate and Barrel stores nationwide and online at www.crateandbarrel.com from June 2017 through January 2020 for about $300. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bookcase and contact Crate and Barrel to receive a full refund. For more information, consumers can call Crate and Barrel at 800-451-8217 or visit the "Recalls" section on the company's website.

The recalled product

Product
Danish Tall Bookcases
Manufacturer
Euromarket Designs Inc., d/b/a Crate and Barrel, of Northbrook, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
2,100

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same manufacturer · Euromarket Designs Inc., d/b/a Crate and Barrel, of Northbrook, Ill.

See all →

Same hazard · structural collapse

See all →