Home Meridian Recalls Three-Drawer Chests Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2019-09-24 · 19209
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 F2057-17).
Recall
Number
19209
Date
2019-09-24
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Mid-Century three-drawer chests
Remedies
Options
Refund; Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
Nebraska Furniture Mart stores in Nebraska, Kansas, and Texas, and online at Wayfair.com, Amazon.com, BedBathandBeyond.com, and other online retailers from March 2017 through June 2019 for about $250.
Importer(s)
Home Meridian International, of High Point, N.C.
Country of manufacture
Vietnam
Description
This recall involves Mid-Century three-drawer accent chests in a brown finish (model DS-D146-002) or white finish (model DS-D146-005). The model number can be found on a label on the back of the recalled chests. The Mid-Century modern style chests have three drawers with six copper-colored drawer pulls. The chests measure 32-inches high, 32-inches wide, 16-inches deep and weigh about 75 pounds.