CPSC recall · Reported February 4, 2000
Toy Chests Recalled by Thornwood Furniture
The lids on these toy chests could fall onto a child's head or neck. An investigator for the Georgia Office of Consumer Affairs discovered the problem with the toy chest while con…
Thornwood Furniture Manufacturing, of Phoenix, Ariz. recalled The oak toy chests have model number 841LQ or 1814LQ located on the rear panel. They meas….
Toy Chests Recalled by Thornwood Furniture was recalled by Thornwood Furniture Manufacturing, of Phoenix, Ariz. in February 4, 2000. Reason: The lids on these toy chests could fall onto a child's head or neck. An investigator for the Georgia Office o…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop children from using the toy chests and contact the stor…. Verify recall #00061a with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Thornwood Furniture Manufacturing, of Phoenix, Ariz. issued this CPSC recall-The lids on these toy chests could fall onto a child's head or neck. An investigator for the Georgia Office o….
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- February 4, 2000
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #00061a with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The oak toy chests have model number 841LQ or 1814LQ located on the rear panel. They measure 35 inches long, 19 inches high and 19 inches deep. A 1-inch-wide ventilation opening runs the entire length of the front of the toy chest just below the lid. The toy chests have one adjustable lid support. The Thornwood Furniture name and address are located on the product sticker located on the rear panel of the toy chest.
Reason for recall
The lids on these toy chests could fall onto a child's head or neck. An investigator for the Georgia Office of Consumer Affairs discovered the problem with the toy chest while conducting retail surveillance for CPSC.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop children from using the toy chests and contact the store where purchased, for information on getting a free replacement.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 00061a |
| Date reported | February 4, 2000 |
| Date initiated | February 4, 2000 |
| Recalling firm | Thornwood Furniture Manufacturing, of Phoenix, Ariz. |
| Affected scope | About 400 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop children from using the toy chests and contact the store where purchased, for information on ge…
- Check the recall number (00061a) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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