Norwood Furniture Recalls Science Tables due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 14706 · announced January 2, 2014 · School Outfitters Of Norwood, Ohio · 655 units affected
The product
This recall involves Norwood Furniture's science tables. The rectangular tables have a black laminate finish tabletop with a light brown hardwood base and four legs. There are black floor grips at the bottom of each wooden leg. The table has two rectangular, front open compartments. The affected products include item numbers, NOR-PIH1027-SO for the 24" W x 48" L x 30" H table, NOR-PIH1028-SO for the 24" W x 54" L x 30" H table and NOR-PIH1029-SO for the 24" W x 60" L x 30" H table. Consumers can locate the item number on the underside of the tabletop which is listed with the Commercial Furniture phone number, the OCI# and Country of Origin:China.
The hazard
The wooden legs can split causing instability which poses an injury hazard to those using the table
What to do (per CPSC)
Customers should contact School Outfitters to set up repair appointments with installation experts to replace the legs on all affected tables free of charge. School Outfitters is contacting customers directly. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): There have been eight reports of instability of the tables, three of which are reports of the legs splitting. No reported injuries.
Sold at: Online at www.schooloutfitters.com from June 2013 through September 2013 for about $190 to $220.
Consumer contact: School Outfitters toll-free at (866) 619-1776 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET or online at www.schooloutfitters.com and click on Email Customer Service for additional information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.