CPSC2025-10-23
Cranach Hardware Recalls Tip Restraint Kits Due to Tip-Over Hazard; Manufactured by Cranach Hardware
Cranach Hardware, of China
Hazard
The recalled plastic tip restraint kits (also referred to as furniture straps) can break or degrade, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in serious injuries or death to children or elderly consumers interacting with furniture that is secured to the wall with the defective plastic tip restraints.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using Cranach Hardware plastic tip restraints immediately and contact Cranach Hardware for a free replacement tip restraint kit made of stainless steel. Keep children away from the unit while waiting for a replacement tip restraint kit. Consumers will need to provide photographic evidence of destruction or disposal of the product to receive a replacement tip restraint kit from Cranach Hardware.
Sold at
Amazon, beginning in September 2019, for between $6 and $30 (depending on the number of units in the package).
Affected count
About 55,170
Injuries reported
CPSC is aware of at least 115 incidents where consumers reported that the defective plastic tip restraint kits broke, including six reported tip-over incidents. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Cranach Hardware Plastic Tip Restraint Kits
Consumer contact
Cranach Hardware toll-free at 888-798-9487 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at info@cranach-hardware.com or online at www.cranach-hardware.com/recalls.html or go to www.cranach-hardware.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the top of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Cranach-Hardware-Recalls-Tip-Restraint-Kits-Due-to-Tip-Over-Hazard-Manufactured-by-Cranach-HardwareDon't want to check this manually?
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