CPSC recall · Reported June 29, 2005
CPSC, Pottery Barn Kids Announce Recall of Toy Chests
A problem with the lid support on the toy chest could cause the lid not to stay open, posing the risk of an impact injury to a child's head, fingers or hands.
Pottery Barn Kids of San Francisco, Calif. recalled This recall includes the Cameron toy chest in model numbers 4825378 (Honey), 6252852 (Esp….
CPSC, Pottery Barn Kids Announce Recall of Toy Chests was recalled by Pottery Barn Kids of San Francisco, Calif. in June 29, 2005. Reason: A problem with the lid support on the toy chest could cause the lid not to stay open, posing the risk of an i…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop young children from using these toy chests and contact …. Verify recall #05211 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Pottery Barn Kids of San Francisco, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-A problem with the lid support on the toy chest could cause the lid not to stay open, posing the risk of an i….
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- agency class
- June 29, 2005
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05211 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
This recall includes the Cameron toy chest in model numbers 4825378 (Honey), 6252852 (Espresso) and 4825386 (White). The product name and model number is located on a label affixed to the back of the toy chest. Inside the lid of the toy chest is a blackboard and an extra storage shelf. The toy chests are made of American hardwood frame with veneer panels and measure 40 x 18 x 20" high.
Reason for recall
A problem with the lid support on the toy chest could cause the lid not to stay open, posing the risk of an impact injury to a child's head, fingers or hands.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop young children from using these toy chests and contact Pottery Barn Kids to determine if their toy chest lid support needs replacement. Pottery Barn Kids will provide consumers with a free lid support replacement kit.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05211 |
| Date reported | June 29, 2005 |
| Date initiated | June 29, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | Pottery Barn Kids of San Francisco, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 5,800 |
| 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 young children from using these toy chests and contact Pottery Barn Kids to determine if their …
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