CPSC recall · Reported July 30, 2015
ACCO Brands Recalls Quartet Magnetic and Dry Erase Boards Due to Laceration Hazard
Sharp metal edges on the back of the boards can become exposed while removing mounted boards, posing a laceration hazard.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves eight styles of Quartet magnetic and dry erase boards, including cal….
ACCO Brands Recalls Quartet Magnetic and Dry Erase Boards Due to Laceration Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in July 30, 2015. Reason: Sharp metal edges on the back of the boards can become exposed while removing mounted boards, posing a lacera…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact ACCO for a caution label that instructs consumers to…. Verify recall #15201 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-Sharp metal edges on the back of the boards can become exposed while removing mounted boards, posing a lacera….
- None
- agency class
- July 30, 2015
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15201 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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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, what to 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 15201 |
| Date reported | July 30, 2015 |
| Date initiated | July 30, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 3.3 Million |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately contact ACCO for a caution label that instructs consumers to wear heavy gloves when removing the boa…
- Check the recall number (15201) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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