ACCO Brands Recalls Quartet Magnetic and Dry Erase Boards Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6462.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6462.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Ace Hardware, Fred Meyer, Menards, Office Depot And Other Stores Nationwide And Online From January 2005 Through December 2013 For Between $5 And $10. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6462.
ACCO Brands at (800) 611-6654 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.Quartet.com and click the link “Important Safety Information - Wall Mounted Dry Erase Boards” for more information.
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Ace Hardware, Fred Meyer, Menards, Office Depot And Other Stores Nationwide And Online From January 2005 Through December 2013 For Between $5 And $10. Recall FAQ
Ace Hardware, Fred Meyer, Menards, Office Depot And Other Stores Nationwide And Online From January 2005 Through December 2013 For Between $5 And $10. is the subject of a consumer products recall: ACCO Brands Recalls Quartet Magnetic and Dry Erase Boards Due to Laceration Hazard. The notice was published on July 30, 2015 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 3 units are potentially affected.