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Product Recall Number: 20-117

Why was Prepac 4-drawer chests recalled?

The recalled chests are unstable and can tip over if not anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or injuries to children.

Prepac 4-drawer chests
Here's product recall specific data for Prepac 4-drawer chests.

  • Product Recall Number: 20-117

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2020-05-06

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Prepac 4-drawer chests

  • Description: This recall includes Prepac 4-drawer chests with plastic drawer glides. The recalled chests were sold in three finishes, black, oak and white. The following model numbers are included in the recall and are printed on the instruction manual: Model Dimensions Finish BEP-3031-4 29-3/4”H x 30”W x 16”D Black BBD-3031-4 29-3/4”H x 30”W x 16”D Black OBD-3031-4 29-3/4”H x 30”W x 16”D Oak WHD-3031-4 29-3/4”H x 30”W x 16”D White

  • Hazard Description: The recalled chests are unstable and can tip over if not anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or injuries to children.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: About 21,000

  • Incidents: None reported

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chests if not properly anchored to the wall and place them in an area that children cannot access. Contact Prepac to receive a free tipover restraint kit and consumers can request a one-time, free in-home installation of the wall anchor strap.

  • Sold At: Online at Overstock.com, Target.com, Amazon.com and other online retailers from April 2005 through September 2018 for about $75.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Prepac Manufacturing Ltd., of Canada

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: Canada

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed