CPSC recall · Reported April 10, 2014
Whalen Recalls Stainless Steel Tool Chests Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco (Recall Alert)
The inside of the right door has a metal stopper or flange with a sharp edge running the length of the door, which poses a laceration hazard.
Whalen Furniture Manufacturing, of San Diego, Calif. recalled The recalled tool chests are about 72 inches long, 37½ inches high and 19 inches deep. Th….
Whalen Recalls Stainless Steel Tool Chests Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at … was recalled by Whalen Furniture Manufacturing, of San Diego, Calif. in April 10, 2014. Reason: The inside of the right door has a metal stopper or flange with a sharp edge running the length of the door, …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Whalen for a free repair …. Verify recall #14729 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Whalen Furniture Manufacturing, of San Diego, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The inside of the right door has a metal stopper or flange with a sharp edge running the length of the door, ….
- None
- agency class
- April 10, 2014
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14729 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 recalled tool chests are about 72 inches long, 37½ inches high and 19 inches deep. They are made of stainless steel with a 1½-inch thick wooden block top and with ten storage drawers on the left and center in a variety of heights. The right side has a cabinet with shelves and peg board to hang tools on the inside of the door. The chest stands on swivel caster wheels and has handles on each end that can be used to move the unit. Whalen item number WSMTB72 and Costco item number 496675 are printed in the assembly instructions.
Reason for recall
The inside of the right door has a metal stopper or flange with a sharp edge running the length of the door, which poses a laceration hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Whalen for a free repair kit that includes a protective cover for the flange. Whalen is contacting all purchasers directly.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 14729 |
| Date reported | April 10, 2014 |
| Date initiated | April 10, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Whalen Furniture Manufacturing, of San Diego, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 20,000 |
| 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 using the product and contact Whalen for a free repair kit that includes a protective cover for…
- Check the recall number (14729) 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
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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