Chrome Shelving Recalled by King Long Metal Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco
Recall 10188 · Apr 1, 2010 · King Long Metal Industrial Company, Ltd.
6,800
units affected
6,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10188
- Date
- Apr 1, 2010
- Company
- King Long Metal Industrial Company, Ltd.
- Units affected
- 6,800
- Product
- Six-Tier Chrome Shelving Unit
- Product type
- Furniture (Miscellaneous)
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The six-tier chrome shelving unit Model # 392360 can be identified by an NSF King Long Industrial imprint on the corner collar on the side.
What can happen
Shelving unit casters can break at the stem causing the unit to collapse or fall, posing an injury hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately remove the casters and use the shelving unit with the adjustable feet levelers included in the original package. Replacement casters are available from the firm.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received one reported incident. No injuries reported.
- Sold at
- Costco Wholesale Club locations nationwide from December 2009 through January 2010 for about $90.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled six-tier chrome shelving unit?
Consumers should immediately remove the casters and use the shelving unit with the adjustable feet levelers included in the original package. Replacement casters are available from the firm.
What is the hazard?
Shelving unit casters can break at the stem causing the unit to collapse or fall, posing an injury hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.