Walmart Recalls Mainstays 9-Drawer Fabric Dressers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Violates Mandatory Standard for Clothing Storage Units
Recall 26522 · May 28, 2026 · Walmart
165,000
units affected
165,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 26522
- Date
- May 28, 2026
- Company
- Walmart
- Units affected
- 165,000
- Product
- Mainstays 9-Drawer Fabric Dressers
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Tip-over
The product
This recall involves Mainstays-branded dressers. The fabric dressers have a black metal frame and nine brown or black fabric drawers with handles. The dressers measure about 40 inches long, 13.75 inches wide and 45 inches tall and weigh 32 pounds and were manufactured from September 2023 through December 2025. The Tracking/Lot and the manufacture date in MM/YYYY format are printed on a label under the dresser's top panel of the dresser. "Mainstays 9-Drawer Fabric Dresser" is printed on the product order receipt and packaging.
What can happen
The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in risk of serious injuries or death to children. The dressers violate the mandatory safety standard as required by the STURDY Act.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled dressers if they are not anchored to the wall immediately, place them in an area that children cannot access and contact Walmart for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to return the dressers' drawers to any Walmart store and dispose of the dressers' frame according to local and state regulations.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from September 2023 through March 2026 for about $80.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled mainstays 9-drawer fabric dressers?
Consumers should stop using the recalled dressers if they are not anchored to the wall immediately, place them in an area that children cannot access and contact Walmart for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to return the dressers' drawers to any Walmart store and dispose of the dressers' frame according to local.
What is the hazard?
The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in risk of serious injuries or death to children. The dressers violate the mandatory safety standard as required by the STURDY Act.
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.