CPSC2021-10-27
Magnussen Home Recalls Nova Series 5-Drawer Chests Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards
Magnussen Home Furnishings, Inc., of Riverside, Calif.
Hazard
The recalled chests are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or serious injuries to children. The chests do not comply with the performance requirements of the voluntary industry standard ASTM F2057-19.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Nova Series 5-Drawer Chest and contact Magnussen Home for a refund. The amount of the refund will be pro-rated based on the age of the chest.
Sold at
Furniture stores nationwide from August 2009 through August 2015 for about $600.
Affected count
About 13,200 (In addition, approximately 2,520 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
Magnussen Home has received one report of the chest tipping over, resulting in a minor bruise to a child.
Manufactured in
Vietnam
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Nova Series 5-Drawer Chests
Consumer contact
Magnussen Home toll-free at 1-833-748-0210 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recall@magnussen.com, or online at https://www.magnussen.com/Recall or www.magnussen.com and click on "Safety Recall" at the top of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Magnussen-Home-Recalls-Nova-Series-5-Drawer-Chests-Due-to-Tip-Over-and-Entrapment-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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