CPSC2016-07-12
Bernhardt Recalls Dressers and Nightstands Due to Serious Tip-Over Hazard
Bernhardt Furniture Company, of Lenoir, N.C.
Hazard
The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not properly anchored to the wall, posing a serious tip-over and entrapment hazard that can result in death or injuries to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using any recalled dressers and nightstands that are not properly anchored to the wall and place them into an area that children cannot access. Contact the store where purchased or Bernhardt for a free counterweight repair kit including a wall anchor. Bernhardt is offering a free in-home installation of the counterweight repair kit with a wall anchor.
Sold at
Independent furniture stores nationwide from March 2015 through May 2016 for between $2,000 and $4,200.
Affected count
About 1,700
Injuries reported
Bernhardt has received two reports of the furniture tipping over when the drawers were opened, including one injury to an adult involving an arm bruise and neck stiffness.
Manufactured in
Vietnam
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Marquesa dressers and nightstands
Consumer contact
Bernhardt toll-free at 844-288-5295 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.bernhardt.com and click on the Recall Alert link at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Bernhardt-Recalls-Dressers-and-NightstandsDon't want to check this manually?
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