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Home & Furniture/Living Room

Crate and Barrel Recalls Benches Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

Agency Publication Date: December 14, 2017
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Summary

Crate and Barrel is recalling about 6,800 Dakota wooden benches because they can tip over during use. The firm has received seven reports of these benches tipping, resulting in four injuries including broken toes, a broken foot, and a fingertip amputation. The recalled benches were sold in two sizes (51-inch and 71-inch) and were available at Crate and Barrel stores and online from September 2011 through November 2017. Consumers should stop using the benches and contact the company for a free repair.

Risk

The two-legged design of the bench is unstable and can tip over while someone is sitting on it, posing a fall hazard and risk of serious impact injuries to feet and hands.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if you own the Dakota wooden bench by checking the size; affected models are 18 inches tall and either 51 inches or 71 inches wide.
  2. Immediately stop using the recalled benches to prevent a tipping incident.
  3. Contact Crate and Barrel at 800-451-8217 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT daily, or visit www.crateandbarrel.com and click on "Product Recall" to arrange for a free repair.
  4. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled benches and contact Crate and Barrel for a free repair. The firm is notifying all known purchasers directly.

Contact: Crate and Barrel at 800-451-8217 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT every day or online at www.crateandbarrel.com and click on "Product Recall" for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Dakota wooden bench (51-inch)
Date Ranges: September 2011 - November 2017
Product: Dakota wooden bench (71-inch)
Date Ranges: September 2011 - November 2017

Product Images

51 inch bench

51 inch bench

71 inch bench

71 inch bench

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 18706
Status: Active
Sold By: Crate and Barrel stores nationwide and online at www.crateandbarrel.com from September 2011 through November 2017 for about $600 for the 51-inch bench and about $800 for the 71-inch bench.
Manufactured In: Poland
Units Affected: About 6,800 (in addition, 575 units were sold in Canada)
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Crate and Barrel, of Northbrook, Ill.
Contact: Crate and Barrel at 800-451-8217 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT every day or online at www.crateandbarrel.com and click on "Product Recall" for more information.
Agency Last Updated: December 14, 2017

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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.

Sources: CPSC Notice ยท Raw API Response