Crate and Barrel · Recalled
Crate and Barrel Recalls Benches Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
The benches can tip over while in use, posing a fall hazard.
- Units
- About 6,800 (in addition, 575 units were sold in Canada)
- Reports
- 7
- Injuries
- 4
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $600–$800
- Remedy
- Repair
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Affected
This recall involves the Dakota wooden bench. The bench has two legs and was sold in two sizes: 51 inches wide by 18 inches tall and 71 inches wide and 18 inches tall.
The file
- Sold at
- Crate and Barrel stores nationwide and online at www.crateandbarrel.com from September 2011 through November 2017 for about $600 for the 51-inch bench and about $800 for the 71-inch bench.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- Poland
- Recalled by
- Crate and Barrel, of Northbrook, Ill.
Incident log
Crate and Barrel has received seven reports of the benches tipping over, including four reports of injuries. The injuries involved broken toes, a broken foot, and a fingertip amputation.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled benches and contact Crate and Barrel for a free repair. The firm is notifying all known purchasers directly.
Crate and Barrel at 800-451-8217 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT every day or online at www.crateandbarrel.com and click on "Product Recall" for more information.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
