Product Recall Number: 18-706
Why was Crate and Barrel Dakota benches recalled?
The benches can tip over while in use, posing a fall hazard.
Product Recall Number: 18-706
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2017-12-14
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Crate and Barrel Dakota benches
Description: 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.
Hazard Description: The benches can tip over while in use, posing a fall hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 6,800 (in addition, 575 units were sold in Canada)
Incidents: 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.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Importers: Crate and Barrel, of Northbrook, Ill.
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Poland
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed