CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

Sharp metal edges on the back of the boards can become exposed while removing mounted boards, posing a laceration hazard.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • July 30, 2015

ACCO Brands Recalls Quartet Magnetic and Dry Erase Boards Due to Laceration Hazard

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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

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.

Recall Details

Sold At
Ace Hardware, Fred Meyer, Menards, Office Depot and other stores nationwide and online from January 2005 through December 2013 for between $5 and $10.
Injuries
The firm has received seven reports of hand, finger and foot laceration injuries, including four that required stitches.
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
15201

Product Information

Product Name
Quartet Magnetic and Dry Erase Boards
Product Type
Pictures or Picture Frames or Wall Decorations
Number of Units
About 3.3 Million
Imported By
ACCO Brands Corp., of Lake Zurich, Ill.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (800) 611-6654
Website www.Quartet.com
Full Contact Information

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.