South Shore Expands Recall of Chest of Drawers Due to Serious Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards
Recall 17182 · Jun 28, 2017 · South Shore
68,300
units affected
68,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17182
- Date
- Jun 28, 2017
- Company
- South Shore
- Units affected
- 68,300
- Product
- 5-drawer chests
- Remedy
- Refund, Repair
- Hazard
- Tip-over
The product
This recall involves Summer Breeze style 5-drawer chests of drawers sold in four colors. Each drawer has two round knobs. The model number is printed on a label on the back of the chest. The chests measure 44-inches high by 31-inches wide and 16-inches deep and weigh 88 pounds. The model numbers and colors included: Model Number Color 3746035 or 3746035A Royal Cherry 3294035 or 3294035A Blueberry 3219035 or 3219035A Chocolate 3210035 or 3210035A White
What can happen
The recalled chests 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 chests do not comply with the performance requirements of the U.S. voluntary industry standard (ASTM F2057-14).
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using any recalled chest that is not properly anchored to the wall and place it into an area that children cannot access. Contact South Shore for a full refund or a free tip-over restraint kit. Consumers who are unable or unwilling to install the tip restraint kit should contact South Shore for a free one-time in-home installation of the kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Wayfair.com and other online retailers from February 2005 through December 2016 for about $160.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 5-drawer chests?
Consumers should immediately stop using any recalled chest that is not properly anchored to the wall and place it into an area that children cannot access. Contact South Shore for a full refund or a free tip-over restraint kit. Consumers who are unable or unwilling to install the tip restraint kit should contact South.
What is the hazard?
The recalled chests 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 chests do not comply with the performance requirements of the U.S. voluntary industry standard (ASTM F2057-14).
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.