South Shore Recalls Chests of Drawers Due to Serious Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards (Recall Alert)
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2017-01-31 · 17731
Hazards
The recalled chests are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing a serious tip-over and entrapment hazard that can result in death or injuries to children. The chests do not comply with the performance requirements of the U.S. voluntary industry standard (ASTM F2057-14).
Recall
Number
17731
Date
2017-01-31
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
5-drawer chests
Remedies
Options
Refund; Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Wayfair.com and other online retailers from April 2014 through December 2016 for about $160.
Importer(s)
South Shore Industries Ltd., of Canada
Distributor(s)
South Shore Industries Ltd., of Canada
Country of manufacture
Canada
Description
This recall involves Summer Breeze style 5-drawer chest of drawers sold in cherry wood. Model number 3746035 is printed on a label affixed to the back of the chest and on the assembly guide. The chests measure 44 inches high by 31 inches wide and 16 inches deep and weigh 88 pounds.