Whalen recalls stainless steel tool chests sold at Costco due to a sharp edge on the right door causing lacerations. Consumers must stop using and contact Whalen for a free repair kit with protective cover.
The inside of the right door has a metal stopper or flange with a sharp edge running the length of the door, which poses a laceration hazard.
Whalen is recalling stainless steel tool chests sold at Costco because the right door has a sharp edge that can cause cuts. This hazard affects users who open the door and could lead to injuries.
The right door has a metal stopper or flange with a sharp edge running the length of the door. When users open the door, this sharp edge can cause cuts. The hazard occurs during normal use when the door is opened.
Anyone who owns or uses the recalled stainless steel tool chests sold at Costco. People who frequently open the right door of the chest are most at risk.
Look for Whalen item number WSMTB72 or Costco item number 496675 printed in the assembly instructions. The tool chests are about 72 inches long, 37.5 inches high, and 19 inches deep.
Immediately stop using the product to avoid laceration risk from the sharp edge on the right door.
Whalen will contact all purchasers directly for a free repair kit that includes a protective cover for the flange.
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Whalen for a free repair kit that includes a protective cover for the flange. Whalen is contacting all purchasers directly.
The right door has a metal stopper or flange with a sharp edge that can cause lacerations when the door is opened.
Check for Whalen item number WSMTB72 or Costco item number 496675 printed in the assembly instructions.
Immediately stop using it and contact Whalen for a free repair kit with a protective cover for the flange.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Whalen to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1808 — Whalen Stainless steel tool chests Hello, I own a Stainless steel tool chests that is covered by recall 1808 from Whalen. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Whalen for a free repair kit that includes a protective cover for the flange. Whalen is contacting all purchasers 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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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.
