Natart Chelsea Dressers Recalled By Gemme Juvenile To Reduce Tip-Over Hazard; Death of Toddler Reported
Recall 13105 · Jan 30, 2013 · Gemme Juvenile Inc.
300
units affected
300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13105
- Date
- Jan 30, 2013
- Company
- Gemme Juvenile Inc.
- Units affected
- 300
- Product
- Natart Chelsea Dressers
- Product type
- Dressers, Desks, Chests and Buffets
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Tip-over
The product
This recall involves the Chelsea three-drawer windowed dresser bearing model number 3033. The dressers were sold in five finishes Cappuccino, Cappuccino with a brown top, Ebony, Ebony with a brown top, and Antique or French White. A sticker with the word "Natart" and the firm's logo is affixed to the inside of the top drawer. In addition, most dressers will have the model number, "Natart Juvenile," "Made in Canada" and "Chelsea 3 Drawer Dresser" printed on another label located on the back of the dresser. The recalled dresser measures 35-inches high by 21- inches deep by 39- inches wide and is part of the Chelsea children's bedroom furniture collection. The dresser is composed of engineered wood, solid wood and wood veneers. The top drawer has two clear plastic windows in front.
What can happen
If a young child climbs up open dresser drawers, the dresser can tip over and pose the risk of entrapment.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using and place the dresser out of a child's reach. Free retrofit kits that contain wall anchor straps are being offered to consumers to help prevent the dresser from tipping. The kits can be ordered by visiting www.chelseawallanchor.com, www.NatartJuvenile.com, emailing the firm at safety@chelseawallanchor.com or calling (819) 364-6039, extension 224, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- who reportedly suffocated when he climbed on or up an open lower drawer into the second dresser drawer, causing the dresser to fall and entrap him between the unit and the floor.
- Sold at
- Furniture Kidz and other independent juvenile specialty stores and at Baby.com from January 2005 to December 2010 for between $600 and $900
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled natart chelsea dressers?
Consumers should immediately stop using and place the dresser out of a child's reach. Free retrofit kits that contain wall anchor straps are being offered to consumers to help prevent the dresser from tipping. The kits can be ordered by visiting www.chelseawallanchor.com, www.NatartJuvenile.com, emailing the firm at.
What is the hazard?
If a young child climbs up open dresser drawers, the dresser can tip over and pose the risk of entrapment.
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.