Prepac Recalls 4-Drawer Chests Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards. In-Home Remedy May Be Delayed Due to COVID-19 Restrictions; Keep Product Away from Children
Recall 20117 · May 6, 2020 · Prepac
21,000
units affected
21,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20117
- Date
- May 6, 2020
- Company
- Prepac
- Units affected
- 21,000
- Product
- Prepac 4-drawer chests
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Tip-over
The product
This recall includes Prepac 4-drawer chests with plastic drawer glides. The recalled chests were sold in three finishes, black, oak and white. The following model numbers are included in the recall and are printed on the instruction manual: Model Dimensions Finish BEP-3031-4 29-3/4"H x 30"W x 16"D Black BBD-3031-4 29-3/4"H x 30"W x 16"D Black OBD-3031-4 29-3/4"H x 30"W x 16"D Oak WHD-3031-4 29-3/4"H x 30"W x 16"D White
What can happen
The recalled chests are unstable and can tip over if 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 the recalled chests if not properly anchored to the wall and place them in an area that children cannot access. Contact Prepac to receive a free tipover restraint kit and consumers can request a one-time, free in-home installation of the wall anchor strap.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Online at Overstock.com, Target.com, Amazon.com and other online retailers from April 2005 through September 2018 for about $75.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled prepac 4-drawer chests?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chests if not properly anchored to the wall and place them in an area that children cannot access. Contact Prepac to receive a free tipover restraint kit and consumers can request a one-time, free in-home installation of the wall anchor strap.
What is the hazard?
The recalled chests are unstable and can tip over if 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.