South Shore Summer Breeze Chest Recall: Tip-Over Hazard
South Shore recalls Summer Breeze 5-drawer chests due to tip-over and entrapment risks. Check if your model is affected and get a free restraint kit or refund.
Stop using this now
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).
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What happened, in plain English
South Shore Industries Ltd. is recalling the Summer Breeze style 5-drawer chest of drawers because they are unstable if not anchored to the wall, creating a serious tip-over and entrapment hazard for children. The chests do not comply with the U.S. voluntary industry standard ASTM F2057-14. Consumers who purchased these items between April 2014 and December 2016 should stop using them immediately if they are not properly anchored. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/3944-south-shore-summer-breeze-chest-recall-tip-over-hazard.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/3944-south-shore-summer-breeze-chest-recall-tip-over-hazard · Updated October 11, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #7969
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“South Shore Summer Breeze Chest Recall: Tip-Over Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/3944-south-shore-summer-breeze-chest-recall-tip-over-hazard. Based on CPSC recall #7969 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/South-Shore-Recalls-Chests-of-Drawers).
Why it’s dangerous
The chests can become unstable and tip over if they are not anchored to a wall, which poses a serious risk of entrapment and injury to children. This instability means the product fails to meet the safety performance requirements of the U.S. voluntary industry standard ASTM F2057-14.
Who’s affected
Owners of the Summer Breeze style 5-drawer chest sold online from April 2014 through December 2016. Children are at the highest risk due to the potential for death or serious injury from tip-over and entrapment.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for the Summer Breeze style 5-drawer chest in cherry wood finish. The model number 3746035 is printed on a label affixed to the back of the chest and on the assembly guide. The unit measures 44 inches high by 31 inches wide and 16 inches deep, weighing 88 pounds.
- Brand
South Shore- Product
5-drawer chests- Category
Consumer product
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Unanchored Chests
Immediately stop using any recalled chest that is not properly anchored to the wall and move it to an area children cannot access.
Contact South Shore for Remedy
Call 800-290-0465 or visit www.SouthShoreFurniture.com to choose between a full refund with free pick-up or a free tip-over restraint kit with one-time in-home installation.
What CPSC says to do
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.
Contact South Shore
We’ve drafted a message you can send South Shore to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 7969 — South Shore Summer Breeze Chest Recall: Tip-Over Hazard Hello, I own a South Shore Summer Breeze Chest Recall: Tip-Over Hazard that is covered by recall 7969 from South Shore. The official recall notice states: 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. 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.
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Where this comes from
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.
- Official source: CPSC Recall #7969 (January 31, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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