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Home & Furniture/Home Decor

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

Agency Publication Date: July 30, 2015
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Summary

Approximately 3.3 million Quartet Magnetic and Dry Erase Boards are being recalled because sharp metal edges on the back can become exposed when removing the boards from a wall. ACCO Brands has received seven reports of hand, finger, and foot lacerations, including four incidents that required stitches. These boards were sold in various styles (including calendar and combination boards), sizes, and colors like white, silver, black, and purple. Consumers can receive a caution label with safe removal instructions to prevent future injuries.

Risk

The sharp metal edges on the rear of the board can cause deep cuts or lacerations if a consumer's hand or foot comes into contact with them while the board is being unmounted or handled.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify your board by checking for the 'Quartet' logo printed on the bottom front of the board.
  2. Confirm if your board is one of the eight affected 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, or 17 x 23 inches.
  3. Check if your board was purchased between January 2005 and December 2013 in colors such as white, silver, black, blue, green, pink, purple, gray, or multicolor.
  4. If you have an affected board that is currently mounted, do NOT remove it yet. Contact ACCO Brands to receive a free caution label that provides safe removal instructions.
  5. Once you receive the label, affix it to the board as instructed. If you must remove the board, always wear heavy work gloves to protect your hands from sharp metal edges on the back.
  6. Contact 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.
  7. For further questions, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

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: 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.

Affected Products

Product: Quartet Magnetic and Dry Erase Boards (Various Sizes)
Date Ranges: Sold between January 2005 and December 2013

Product Images

Frameless Magnetic Dry-Erase Calendar Board with magnets and dry-erase marker

Frameless Magnetic Dry-Erase Calendar Board with magnets and dry-erase marker

Frameless Dry-Erase Combination Board with magnets and dry-erase markers

Frameless Dry-Erase Combination Board with magnets and dry-erase markers

Frameless Dry-Erase Magnetic Board with magnets and dry-erase markers

Frameless Dry-Erase Magnetic Board with magnets and dry-erase markers

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 15201
Status: Active
Sold By: Ace Hardware, Fred Meyer, Menards, Office Depot and other stores nationwide and online from January 2005 through December 2013 for between $5 and $10.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 3.3 Million
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: ACCO Brands Corp., of Lake Zurich, Ill.
Contact: 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.
Agency Last Updated: July 30, 2015

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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