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Product Recall Number: 17-731

Why was 5-drawer chests recalled?

The recalled chests are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing a serious tip-over and entrapment hazard 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: 17-731

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2017-01-31

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: 5-drawer chests

  • Description: This recall involves Summer Breeze style 5-drawer chest of drawers sold in cherry wood. Model number 3746035 is printed on a label affixed to the back of the chest and on the assembly guide. The chests measure 44-inches high by 31-inches wide and 16-inches deep and weigh 88 pounds.

  • Hazard Description: The recalled chests are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing a serious tip-over and entrapment hazard 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 3,500 in the U.S. (in addition, 250 units were sold in Canada and 5 in Mexico)

  • 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 choice between two options: full refund with free pick up of the chest, or a free tip-over restraint kit with a one-time in-home installation of the kit. South Shore is contacting consumers who purchased the recalled chests directly.

  • Sold At: Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Wayfair.com and other online retailers from April 2014 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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