South Shore Recalls Chests of Drawers Due to Serious Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards (Recall Alert)

The recalled chests are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing a serious tip-over and entrapment hazard that can result in death or injuries to children. The chests…

Recall #: 17731
Affected scope: About 3,500 in the U.S. (in addition, 250 units were sold in Canada and 5 in Mexico)

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South Shore Industries Ltd., of Canada recalled This recall involves Summer Breeze style 5-drawer chest of drawers sold in cherry wood. M….

South Shore Recalls Chests of Drawers Due to Serious Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards (Rec… was recalled by South Shore Industries Ltd., of Canada in January 31, 2017. Reason: The recalled chests are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing a serious tip-over and entrapme…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using any recalled chest that is not properly anchored …. Verify recall #17731 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 a serious tip-over and entrapme….

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agency class: January 31, 2017
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17731 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

Reason for recall

The recalled chests are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing a serious tip-over and entrapment hazard 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 choice between two options: full refund with free pick up of the chest, or a free tip-over restraint kit with a one-time in-home installation of the kit. South Shore is contacting consumers who purchased the recalled chests directly.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	17731
Date reported	January 31, 2017
Date initiated	January 31, 2017
Recalling firm	South Shore Industries Ltd., of Canada
Affected scope	About 3,500 in the U.S. (in addition, 250 units were sold in Canada and 5 in Mexico)
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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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

This recall involves Summer Breeze style 5-drawer chest of drawers sold in cherry wood. Model number 3746035 is printed on a label affixed to the back of the chest and on the assembly guide. The chests measure 44 inches high by 31 inches wide and 16 inches deep and weigh 88 pounds.. Recalled by South Shore Industries Ltd., of Canada. Units affected: About 3,500 in the U.S. (in addition, 250 units were sold in Canada and 5 in Mexico).

Why was this product recalled? ▼

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 31, 2017. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 17731.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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