CPSC recall · Reported July 12, 2016
Bernhardt Recalls Dressers and Nightstands Due to Serious Tip-Over Hazard
The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not properly anchored to the wall, posing a serious tip-over and entrapment hazard that can result in death or injuries to children.
Bernhardt Furniture Company, of Lenoir, N.c. recalled This recall involves Marquesa mirrored glass front dressers with model number 359-044 and….
Bernhardt Recalls Dressers and Nightstands Due to Serious Tip-Over Hazard was recalled by Bernhardt Furniture Company, of Lenoir, N.c. in July 12, 2016. Reason: The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not properly anchored to the wall, posing a serious tip-over a…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using any recalled dressers and nightstands that are no…. Verify recall #16222 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Bernhardt Furniture Company, of Lenoir, N.c. issued this CPSC recall-The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not properly anchored to the wall, posing a serious tip-over a….
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- July 12, 2016
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16222 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 involves Marquesa mirrored glass front dressers with model number 359-044 and Marquesa mirrored glass front nightstands with model number 359-234. Both models have a gray cashmere finish and mirrored glass drawer fronts with metal overlays. The series and style numbers are printed on a white label on the back of the product. The first three characters of the number will be 359 followed by the style number. Recalled products include: Series Style Name # Drawers Dimensions 359 044 Marquesa Dresser 6 62-7/8" W x 20-1/2" D x 39-7/16" H 359 234 Marquesa Nightstand 2 38" W x 30" D x 30" H
Reason for recall
The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not properly anchored to the wall, posing a serious tip-over and entrapment hazard that can result in death or injuries to children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using any recalled dressers and nightstands that are not properly anchored to the wall and place them into an area that children cannot access. Contact the store where purchased or Bernhardt for a free counterweight repair kit including a wall anchor. Bernhardt is offering a free in-home installation of the counterweight repair kit with a wall anchor.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 16222 |
| Date reported | July 12, 2016 |
| Date initiated | July 12, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Bernhardt Furniture Company, of Lenoir, N.c. |
| Affected scope | About 1,700 |
| 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 any recalled dressers and nightstands that are not properly anchored to the wall and plac…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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