Sharp metal edges on the back of the boards can become exposed
of ConsumerAffairs
ACCO Brands of Lake Zurich, Ill., is recalling about 3.3 million Quartet magnetic and dry erase boards.
Sharp metal edges on the back of the boards can become exposed while removing mounted boards, posing a laceration hazard.
The firm has received 7 reports of hand, finger and foot laceration injuries, including 4 that required stitches.
This recall involves 8 styles of Quartet magnetic and dry erase boards, including calendar styles and combination boards with push pins. The boards were sold in 8 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.
The boards, manufactured in China, were sold at Ace Hardware, Fred Meyer, Menards, Office Depot and other stores nationwide and online from January 2005, through December 2013, for between $5 and $10.
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.
Consumers may contact ACCO Brands at (800) 611-6654 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday.