CPSC2017-09-13
Target Recalls Room Essentials 4-Drawer Dressers Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards
Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Hazard
The recalled dressers 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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dresser that is not properly anchored to the wall and place it into an area that children cannot access. Consumers should return the recalled dresser to any Target store for a full refund.
Sold at
Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from January 2013 through April 2016 for about $118.
Affected count
About 175,000 (in addition, about 3,000 units were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
The firm has received 12 reports of dressers tipping or collapsing, including tipping over on two three-year-old children. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Denmark
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Room Essentials 4-drawer dressers
Consumer contact
Target at 800-440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT daily or online at www.Target.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page, then "Furniture" for more information, or the "Product Recalls" tab on www.Facebook.com/Target.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Target-Recalls-Room-Essentials-4-Drawer-DressersDon't want to check this manually?
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