Norwood Furniture Recalls Science Tables due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

Hazard

The wooden legs can split causing instability which poses an injury hazard to those using the table

Remedy

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.

Repair

Incidents & injuries

There have been eight reports of instability of the tables, three of which are reports of the legs splitting. No reported injuries.

Product description

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.

Sold on

Online at www.schooloutfitters.com from June 2013 through September 2013 for about $190 to $220.

Contact the company

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.