CPSC2017-09-06
Ameriwood Home Recalls Chests of Drawers Due to Serious Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards
Ameriwood Home, of Tiffin, Ohio
Hazard
The recalled chests of drawers 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 Ameriwood for a free repair kit that includes a wall anchoring device and feet for the unit. Consumers who require additional installation guidance should contact Ameriwood for further assistance.
Sold at
Walmart stores and other retailers nationwide and online at Walmart.com from April 2009 through May 2016 for about $60.
Affected count
About 1.6 million (in addition, about 1,000 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
CPSC has received one report of an injury after a chest of drawers tipped over onto a four-year-old.
Manufactured in
United States, Canada
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Mainstays chests of drawers
Consumer contact
Ameriwood toll-free at 877-222-7460 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.Ameriwood.com and click on Support for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Ameriwood-Home-Recalls-Chests-of-DrawersDon't want to check this manually?
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