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

Recalled 2017-12-14. Tip-over hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.

About 6,800Units

2017-12-14Recall date

YesInjuries

The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.

What was recalled: 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.
The hazard: The benches can tip over while in use, posing a fall hazard.
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.
The 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.

The details

Products	Crate and Barrel Dakota benches
Imported by	Crate and Barrel
Made in	Poland
CPSC recall number	18706

What a recall entitles you to

A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.

Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.

The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.

Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.