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Product Recall Number: 21-011

Why was Trace bookcases recalled?

The bookcase frame can collapse when fully loaded, posing an injury hazard.

Trace bookcases
Here's product recall specific data for Trace bookcases.

  • Product Recall Number: 21-011

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2020-10-21

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Trace bookcases

  • Description: This recall involves the Trace Brass Bookcase (SKU: 338-925) and the Trace Black Bookcase (SKU: 603-232). The bookcases measure 62 inches tall by 34 inches wide. They have a brushed oak veneer or black frame with two wire mesh doors and four shelves. Trace, CB2 and the SKU number are printed on a label on the back of the bookcase.

  • Hazard Description: The bookcase frame can collapse when fully loaded, posing an injury hazard.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund, Replace

  • Units: About 400 (in addition seven units were sold in Canada)

  • Incidents: CB2 has received 11 reports of the bookcase collapsing when loaded.  No injuries have been reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bookcases and contact CB2 for instructions on how to receive a free replacement bookcase or a full refund.

  • Sold At: CB2 stores nationwide and online at www.CB2.com from June 2019 through July 2020 (Trace Brass bookcase) and during July 2020 (Trace Black bookcase) for about $1,400.  

  • Importers: CB2, of Northbrook, IL

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: Vietnam

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed