Stop using nowConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published October 27, 2021
Magnussen Nova Series 5-Drawer Chests Recall: Tip-Over and Entrapment Risks
Magnussen Home recalls Nova Series 5-Drawer Chests (model B1428-10) made from August 2009-2015 due to tip-over and entrapment hazards that could cause death or serious injury to children. Consumers should stop using and get a refund.
The recalled chests are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or serious injuries to children. The chests do not comply with the performance requirements of the voluntary industry standard ASTM F2057-19.
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✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
Magnussen Home is recalling Nova Series 5-Drawer Chests made between August 2009 and August 2015 because they can tip over or trap children, leading to serious injury or death. These chests are unstable when not securely anchored to walls. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/2746-magnussen-nova-series-5-drawer-chests-recall-tip-over-and.
“Magnussen Nova Series 5-Drawer Chests Recall: Tip-Over and Entrapment Risks.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2746-magnussen-nova-series-5-drawer-chests-recall-tip-over-and. Based on CPSC recall #9163 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Magnussen-Home-Recalls-Nova-Series-5-Drawer-Chests-Due-to-Tip-Over-and-Entrapment-Hazards).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Oct. 27, 2021, that Magnussen Home is recalling Nova Series 5-Drawer Chests due to tip-over and entrapment hazards. Consumers should stop using the chests and contact the company for a pro-rated refund.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Magnussen Home
Product: Nova Series 5-Drawer Chest
Model number: B1428-10
Date codes: AG09 through AG15 (August 2009 to August 2015)
Sold at furniture stores nationwide from August 2009 through August 2015
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Nova Series 5-Drawer Chest and contact Magnussen Home for a refund. The amount of the refund will be pro-rated based on the age of the chest. Contact Magnussen Home toll-free at 1-833-748-0210 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recall@magnussen.com, or online at https://www.magnussen.com/Recall.
The hazard
The recalled chests are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or serious injuries to children. The chests do not comply with the performance requirements of the voluntary industry standard ASTM F2057-19. Magnussen Home has received one report of the chest tipping over, resulting in a minor bruise to a child.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Casaottima 13-Drawer Dressers Recall: Tip-Over and Entrapment Risk (2025-12-04), KKL Fabric 9-Drawer Dressers Recall: Tip-Over and Entrapment Risk (2025-12-18), and EnHomee 10-Drawer Dressers Recall: Tip-Over and Entrapment Risks (2026-02-05).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for a label on the back of the chest in the top left corner with a date code in MMYY format between AG09 and AG15 (August 2009 to August 2015). The chest is brown with a walnut veneer and measures 54" tall, 40" wide, and 18" deep.
Brand
Magnussen Home
Product
Nova Series 5-Drawer Chests
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Now
Immediately stop using the recalled Nova Series 5-Drawer Chest to prevent tip-over or entrapment hazards.
Contact for Refund
Contact Magnussen Home for a refund that will be pro-rated based on the chest's age at the time of recall.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Nova Series 5-Drawer Chest and contact Magnussen Home for a refund. The amount of the refund will be pro-rated based on the age of the chest.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “Furniture stores nationwide from August 2009 through August 2015 for about $600.”
Sold nationwide.
Take action
Contact Magnussen Home
We’ve drafted a message you can send Magnussen Home to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 9163 — Magnussen Home Magnussen Nova Series 5-Drawer Chests Recall: Tip-Over and Entrapment Risks
Hello,
I own a Magnussen Nova Series 5-Drawer Chests Recall: Tip-Over and Entrapment Risks that is covered by recall 9163 from Magnussen Home.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Nova Series 5-Drawer Chest and contact Magnussen Home for a refund. The amount of the refund will be pro-rated based on the age of the chest.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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