The Danish tall bookcases from popular furniture and home goods retailer Crate and Barrel are being recalled as of Oct. 21, due to the bookcase collapsing when full. The CPSC has received five reports of the bookcase’s legs breaking, but there have been no reported injuries thus far. Approximately 2,100 of these bookcases—which come in Danish White and Natural or Danish Walnut and White color combinations—were sold in stores and online from June 2017 through January 2020. Owners can receive a full refund of their purchase price by contacting Crate and Barrel. And if you want to keep yourself safe, This “Protective” Product Is Being Recalled Due to Fire Risk. On Oct. 21, Crate and Barrel offshoot CB2 recalled its Trace bookcases due to the risk of collapse, the CPSC reports. The bookcase, which was sold at CB2 stores and online from June 2019 through July 2020, can collapse when loaded with books or other items, posing an injury risk to owners. So far, there have been 11 reports of the bookcase collapsing, but no injuries. The recall affects approximately 407 bookcases sold in the U.S. and Canada. Those who’ve purchased the item can request a refund or replacement from the company. And for more product safety news delivered to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb It’s not just Crate and Barrel and CB2 bookcases that are being recalled. The company also recalled its Bordo and Bordo XL dining tables on Oct. 7. The concrete tables, which sold online and in stores for approximately $1,500 and $2,300, respectively, have legs that can become unsteady and collapse when the table is moved, the CPSC reports. The recall affects approximately 1,120 tables sold between August 2018 and June 2020; four collapses and one laceration injury have been reported so far. If you have one in your home, you can contact CB2 for a full refund. And for more potentially perilous products, If You Have This Fan in Your House, Stop Using It Immediately. Bed Bath & Beyond’s Salt lounge chairs were recalled by the retailer as of Oct. 21, and those who own them can now have their purchases refunded. The chairs, which were sold in stores and online between April 2020 and August 2020, have a locking mechanism that can disengage, putting users at risk of a fall. Out of the approximately 10,330 Salt chairs sold in the U.S. and Canada, CPSC has received 19 reports of chairs breaking, as well as four reports of user injury resulting from falls.
