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Whalen Recalls Stainless Steel Tool Chests Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco (Recall Alert)

Reported: April 10, 2014 Initiated: April 10, 2014 #14729

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

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 20,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Whalen-Recalls-Stainless-Steel-Tool-Chests

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Recalled by Whalen Furniture Manufacturing, of San Diego, Calif.. Units affected: About 20,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
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.
What should consumers 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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 10, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 14729.

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