CPSC2020-06-18
Modus Furniture Recalls Dressers Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards: In-Home Remedy May be Delayed Due to COVID-19 Restrictions; Keep Product Away from Children (Recall Alert)
Modus Furniture, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Hazard
The recalled dressers are unstable if the mirror is not installed, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or injuries to children. The dressers do not comply with one of the performance requirements of the U.S. voluntary industry standard (ASTM 2057-17). The tip-over restraint kits do not comply with the performance requirements of the U.S. voluntary industry standard (F3096-14).
Remedy
Consumers should always keep children away from dresser until repair is completed. Contact Modus for a free compliant replacement tip-over restraint kit and to request a one-time, free in-home installation of the kit. Modus Furniture is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Sold at
Costco and other furniture stores nationwide and online from November 2017 through December 2019 for between approximately $700 and $1100.
Affected count
About 1,300
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
Indonesia
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Brighton, Travis and Bevelle dressers
Consumer contact
Modus Furniture toll-free at 888-859-2129 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.modusfurniture.com and click on the Recall link at the top of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Modus-Furniture-Recalls-Dressers-Due-to-Tip-Over-and-Entrapment-Hazards-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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