CPSC2014-04-10
Whalen Recalls Stainless Steel Tool Chests Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco (Recall Alert)
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Hazard
The inside of the right door has a metal stopper or flange with a sharp edge running the length of the door, which poses a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Whalen for a free repair kit that includes a protective cover for the flange. Whalen is contacting all purchasers directly.
Sold at
Costco Wholesale Corp. from March 2010 through October 2013 for between $500 and $550.
Affected count
About 20,000
Injuries reported
Whalen has received 11 reports of injuries, including nine reports of minor cuts caused by the sharp-edged flange and two reports of cuts requiring stitches.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Stainless steel tool chests
Consumer contact
Whalen toll-free at (866) 942-5362 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.whalenstorage.com and click on "Recalls" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Whalen-Recalls-Stainless-Steel-Tool-ChestsDon't want to check this manually?
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