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Product Recall Number: 17-182

Why was 5-drawer chests recalled?

The recalled chests are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or injuries to children. The chests do not comply with the performance requirements of the U.S. voluntary industry standard (ASTM F2057-14).          

5-drawer chests
Here's product recall specific data for 5-drawer chests.

  • Product Recall Number: 17-182

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2017-06-28

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: 5-drawer chests

  • Description: This recall involves Summer Breeze style 5-drawer chests of drawers sold in four colors. Each drawer has two round knobs. The model number is printed on a label on the back of the chest. The chests measure 44-inches high by 31-inches wide and 16-inches deep and weigh 88 pounds. The model numbers and colors included: Model Number Color 3746035 or 3746035A Royal Cherry 3294035 or 3294035A Blueberry 3219035 or 3219035A Chocolate 3210035 or 3210035A White

  • Hazard Description: The recalled chests are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or injuries to children. The chests do not comply with the performance requirements of the U.S. voluntary industry standard (ASTM F2057-14).          

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund, Repair

  • Units: About 68,300 (This includes the 3,500 recalled in January 2017.)

  • Incidents: None reported

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using any recalled chest that is not properly anchored to the wall and place it into an area that children cannot access. Contact South Shore for a full refund or a free tip-over restraint kit. Consumers who are unable or unwilling to install the tip restraint kit should contact South Shore for a free one-time in-home installation of the kit.

  • Sold At: Online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Wayfair.com and other online retailers from February 2005 through December 2016 for about $160.

  • Importers: South Shore Industries Ltd., of Canada

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: South Shore Industries Ltd., of Canada

  • Manufactured In: Canada

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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