Whalen Recalls Stainless Steel Tool Chests Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco (Recall Alert)
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2014-04-10 · 14729
Hazards
The inside of the right door has a metal stopper or flange with a sharp edge running the length of the door, which poses a laceration hazard.
Recall
Number
14729
Date
2014-04-10
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Stainless steel tool chests
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Whalen Furniture Manufacturing, of San Diego, Calif.
Retailer(s)
Costco Wholesale Corp. from March 2010 through October 2013 for between $500 and $550.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recalled tool chests are about 72 inches long, 37½ inches high and 19 inches deep. They are made of stainless steel with a 1½-inch thick wooden block top and with ten storage drawers on the left and center in a variety of heights. The right side has a cabinet with shelves and peg board to hang tools on the inside of the door. The chest stands on swivel caster wheels and has handles on each end that can be used to move the unit. Whalen item number WSMTB72 and Costco item number 496675 are printed in the assembly instructions.