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

Description: This recall involves the Dakota wooden bench. The bench has two legs and was sold in two sizes: 51 inches wide by 18 inches tall and 71 inches wide and 18 inches tall.

Name of product: Crate and Barrel Dakota benches

Units: About 6,800 (in addition, 575 units were sold in Canada)

Hazard: The benches can tip over while in use, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy: 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.

Recall date: December 14, 2017

Incidents/Injuries: Crate and Barrel has received seven reports of the benches tipping over, including four reports of injuries. The injuries involved broken toes, a broken foot, and a fingertip amputation.

Sold At: 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.

Importers: Crate and Barrel, of Northbrook, Ill.

Manufactured in: Poland

Consumer 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.

Recall number: 18-706