Recall: The Uttermost Company recalls Various Types of Mirrors, Art and Wall Décor sold with Adjustable J-Hook Hanging Hardware

This recall involves various types of mirrors, art and wall décor sold with adjustable j-hook hanging hardware. The recalled hardware has item number 1703, 1704, 1705 or 1706 printed on the back bottom portion of the j-hook and on the hardware’s box.

The recalled adjustable j-hooks measure approximately 3.5 inches (approximately 8.9 centimetres) long and 0.75 inches (approximately 1.9 centimetres) wide.

The complete list of mirrors, art and wall décor sold with the recalled adjustable j-hooks can be found on the firm’s website.

Hazard identified

The hanging hardware can break, causing mirrors and wall décor to fall from walls, posing an injury hazard to bystanders.

As of July 10, 2018, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada. In the United States, the company has received 13 reports of hanging hardware breaking including one causing lacerations.

 

What you should do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled decor off the wall and inspect the hanging hardware to check for the recalled metal adjustable j-hooks. If the decor has the recalled metal adjustable j-hooks, do not re-hang the recalled decor. Consumers with recalled metal adjustable j-hooks should contact Uttermost to receive free replacement adjustable j-hooks with free shipping.

For more information, consumers can contact Uttermost by telephone toll-free at 1-800-678-5486 ext. 4154 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email or online.

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Source : Media Release