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Product Recall Number: 21-019

Why was Drawer Chests recalled?

The recalled drawer chests are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that may result in death or injuries to children.  The chests do not comply with the performance requirements of the U.S. voluntary industry standard (ASTM F2057-19).

Drawer Chests
Here's product recall specific data for Drawer Chests.

  • Product Recall Number: 21-019

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2020-11-04

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Drawer Chests

  • Description: This recall involves two of Walker Edison’s drawer chest products. The drawer chests are made of wood and either painted white, painted gray, painted with wood stain, or covered in a wood imitation laminate. The chests have drawers that can be removed and are elevated approximately five inches off the ground with wooden legs. The drawer chests are not marked; however, the following model numbers are marked on the boxes: BR3DMILDRDW (840035320847) and BR3DMILDRSG (840035320854). Spencer 4-Drawer Chests are marked with the following model numbers: BR4DDRCA (842158142443), BR4DDRWH (842158142436), and BR4DDRWT (842158142450).

  • Hazard Description: The recalled drawer chests are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that may result in death or injuries to children.  The chests do not comply with the performance requirements of the U.S. voluntary industry standard (ASTM F2057-19).

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund, Replace

  • Units: About 24,000 (In addition, about 960 were sold in Canada) 

  • Incidents: None reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chests and contact Walker Edison for instructions to dispose of the product and obtain a full refund or free replacement. Walker Edison will provide packaging and pre-paid shipping labels so that consumers can remove the chest’s drawer slides and return them to the firm for a full refund or free replacement chest.

  • Sold At: Online at bestbuy.com, pier1.com, amazon.com, target.com, and other online retailers from August 2018 through March 2020 for between about $200 and $300.  

  • Importers: Walker Edison Furniture Company LLC, of Salt Lake City, Utah

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China and Brazil

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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