CPSC2017-06-28
South Shore Expands Recall of Chest of Drawers Due to Serious Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards
South Shore Industries Ltd., of Canada
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).
Remedy
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.
Sold at
Online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Wayfair.com and other online retailers from February 2005 through December 2016 for about $160.
Affected count
About 68,300 (This includes the 3,500 recalled in January 2017)
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
Canada
Remedy type
Refund
Products
5-drawer chests
Consumer contact
South Shore at 800-290-0465 from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, by email at service@southshore.ca or online at www.SouthShoreFurniture.com and click on "Recall Information" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/South-Shore-Expands-Recall-of-Chest-of-DrawersDon't want to check this manually?
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