CPSC recall · Reported June 28, 2017
South Shore Expands Recall of Chest of Drawers Due to Serious Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards
The recalled chests are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or injuries to children. The chests …
South Shore Industries Ltd., of Canada recalled This recall involves Summer Breeze style 5-drawer chests of drawers sold in four colors. ….
South Shore Expands Recall of Chest of Drawers Due to Serious Tip-Over and Entrapment Haz… was recalled by South Shore Industries Ltd., of Canada in June 28, 2017. Reason: The recalled chests are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using any recalled chest that is not properly anchored …. Verify recall #17182 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
South Shore Industries Ltd., of Canada issued this CPSC recall-The recalled chests are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment….
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- June 28, 2017
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17182 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 Summer Breeze style 5-drawer chests of drawers sold in four colors. Each drawer has two round knobs. The model number is printed on a label on the back of the chest. The chests measure 44-inches high by 31-inches wide and 16-inches deep and weigh 88 pounds. The model numbers and colors included: Model Number Color 3746035 or 3746035A Royal Cherry 3294035 or 3294035A Blueberry 3219035 or 3219035A Chocolate 3210035 or 3210035A White
Reason for recall
The recalled chests are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or injuries to children. The chests do not comply with the performance requirements of the U.S. voluntary industry standard (ASTM F2057-14).
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using any recalled chest that is not properly anchored to the wall and place it into an area that children cannot access. Contact South Shore for a full refund or a free tip-over restraint kit. Consumers who are unable or unwilling to install the tip restraint kit should contact South Shore for a free one-time in-home installation of the kit.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 17182 |
| Date reported | June 28, 2017 |
| Date initiated | June 28, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | South Shore Industries Ltd., of Canada |
| Affected scope | About 68,300 (This includes the 3,500 recalled in January 2017) |
| 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 chest that is not properly anchored to the wall and place it into an area th…
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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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