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.
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