Homestar Recalls Dressers Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards (Recall Alert)
Recall 20721 · Mar 12, 2020 · Homestar
33,300
units affected
33,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20721
- Date
- Mar 12, 2020
- Company
- Homestar
- Units affected
- 33,300
- Product
- Finch three-drawer dressers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Tip-over
The product
This recall involves Homestar Finch three-drawer dressers in maple/bank adler (EB10873BA), black (EB108738Q), torino walnut (EB108738TW) and white (EB108738W), sold alone or as part of a matching bedroom collection. Homestar North America and the model number are printed on a label on the back of the recalled dressers. The contemporary style dressers have three drawers with three brushed nickel finish metal handles. The dressers measure 28-inches high, 27.5-inches wide, 16-inches deep and weigh about 47 pounds.
What can happen
The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or injuries to children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using any recalled dressers that are not properly anchored to the wall and place them in an area that children cannot access. Contact Homestar to receive a free tip-over restraint kit and a one-time free in-home installation of the kit. Homestar is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Online on Amazon.com, Hayneedle.com, Overstock.com, Walmart.com and other online retailers from January 2016 through May 2019 for about $90.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled finch three-drawer dressers?
Consumers should immediately stop using any recalled dressers that are not properly anchored to the wall and place them in an area that children cannot access. Contact Homestar to receive a free tip-over restraint kit and a one-time free in-home installation of the kit. Homestar is contacting all known purchasers.
What is the hazard?
The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or injuries to children.
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.