CPSC2020-03-12
Homestar Recalls Dressers Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards (Recall Alert)
Homestar North America, of Dallas, Texas
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 any recalled dressers that are not properly anchored to the wall and place them in an area that children cannot access. Contact Homestar to receive a free tip-over restraint kit and a one-time free in-home installation of the kit. Homestar is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Sold at
Online on Amazon.com, Hayneedle.com, Overstock.com, Walmart.com and other online retailers from January 2016 through May 2019 for about $90.
Affected count
About 33,300
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Finch three-drawer dressers
Consumer contact
Homestar toll-free at 877-353-5999 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at CPSCanti-tip@homestarltd.com or online at www.homestar-finch-recall.com or www.homestarltd.com and click on Recall Information at the bottom of the Home Page.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Homestar-Recalls-Dressers-Due-to-Tip-Over-and-Entrapment-Hazards-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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