Stop using now Consumer product recall · CPSC · Published October 21, 2020

Crate and: Danish Tall Bookcases Risk Collapse Injury Hazard

Crate and Barrel recalls Danish Tall Bookcases that may collapse when fully loaded, posing injury risk. Affected models include Danish White and Natural, and Danish Walnut and White finishes. Consumers should stop using and get a refund.

Plain-English summary generated from official CPSC data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

🇺🇸 CPSC recall #8921Consumer productCrate and Barrel

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Stop using this now

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

Take action

Contact the company

Call(800) 451-8217from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday Official pagewww.crateandbarrel.com

✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

Crate and Barrel is recalling Danish Tall Bookcases that can collapse when fully loaded, potentially causing injury. This affects specific models sold with certain SKUs and finishes. Consumers should stop using the bookcases and get a refund. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/2986-crate-and-danish-tall-bookcases-risk-collapse-injury-hazard.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/2986-crate-and-danish-tall-bookcases-risk-collapse-injury-hazard · Updated August 3, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #8921

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“Crate and: Danish Tall Bookcases Risk Collapse Injury Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2986-crate-and-danish-tall-bookcases-risk-collapse-injury-hazard. Based on CPSC recall #8921 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Crate-and-Barrel-Recalls-Danish-Tall-Bookcases-Due-to-Risk-of-Collapse-Injury-Hazard-to-Consumers).

Crate and Barrel recalled Danish Tall Bookcases on Oct. 21, 2020, due to collapse risks, the CPSC announced. Consumers should stop using the bookcases and contact the company for a full refund.

How to tell if you have it

Brand: Crate and Barrel
Product: Danish White and Natural Tall Bookcases (SKU 325982)
Product: Danish Walnut and White Tall Bookcases (SKU 325943)
Sold at: Crate and Barrel stores nationwide and online at www.crateandbarrel.com from June 2017 through January 2020

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bookcase and contact Crate and Barrel to receive a full refund. Contact Crate and Barrel at 800-451-8217 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Saturday and Sunday or online at www.crateandbarrel.com and click on “Recalls” located at the bottom of the page for more information.

The hazard

The bookcase can collapse when fully loaded, posing an injury hazard to consumers. Crate and Barrel has received five reports of the bookcase's leg breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Universal Broadmoor Canopy Bed Recall: Collapse Hazard (2026-04-02) and Sauna360 Tylö Halmstad and Kiruna Hybrid Saunas Recall: Bench Collapse Fall Hazard (2026-09-17).

How to tell if you have this one

Look for bookcases with a two-tone white and wood finish. Check for a label underneath the bottom shelf with Crate and Barrel, SKU numbers, and product names.

Brand
Crate and Barrel
Product
Danish Tall Bookcases
Category
Consumer product

Based on the official CPSC remedy

What to do — step by step

Stop Using It Now
Immediately stop using the recalled bookcase as it can collapse when fully loaded.
Get Refund
Contact Crate and Barrel to receive a full refund for the product.

Official remedy

What CPSC says to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bookcase and contact Crate and Barrel to receive a full refund.

Where it went

Where it was sold

Sold nationwide.

CPSC “Sold at”: “Crate and Barrel stores nationwide and online at www.crateandbarrel.com from June 2017 through January 2020 for about $300.”

Sold nationwide.

Take action

Contact Crate and Barrel

We’ve drafted a message you can send Crate and Barrel to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

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Subject: Recall 8921 — Crate and Barrel Crate and: Danish Tall Bookcases Risk Collapse Injury Hazard

Hello,

I own a Crate and: Danish Tall Bookcases Risk Collapse Injury Hazard that is covered by recall 8921 from Crate and Barrel.

The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bookcase and contact Crate and Barrel to receive a full refund.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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Link to this recall

<a href="https://govinfonow.com/recall/2986-crate-and-danish-tall-bookcases-risk-collapse-injury-hazard">Crate and: Danish Tall Bookcases Risk Collapse Injury Hazard (GovInfoNow)</a>

Where this comes from

The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

Official source: CPSC Recall #8921 (October 21, 2020)
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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