South Shore Expands Recall of Chest of Drawers Due to Serious Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2017-06-28 · 17182
Hazards
The recalled chests are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards 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
17182
Date
2017-06-28
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
5-drawer chests
Remedies
Options
Refund; Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
Online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Wayfair.com and other online retailers from February 2005 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 chests of drawers sold in four colors. Each drawer has two round knobs. The model number is printed on a label on the back of the chest. The chests measure 44-inches high by 31-inches wide and 16-inches deep and weigh 88 pounds. The model numbers and colors included: Model Number Color 3746035 or 3746035A Royal Cherry 3294035 or 3294035A Blueberry 3219035 or 3219035A Chocolate 3210035 or 3210035A White