CPSC recall · Reported December 18, 2019
Hillsdale Furniture Recalls Five-Drawer Chests Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards
The chests are unstable and can tip over if not anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or injuries to children. The chests d…
The CPSC recalled This recall includes Chadwick and Bailey five-drawer wood chests in white, mission oak, e….
Hillsdale Furniture Recalls Five-Drawer Chests Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards was recalled and listed by the CPSC in December 18, 2019. Reason: The chests are unstable and can tip over if 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 #20041 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The chests are unstable and can tip over if not anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment ….
- None
- agency class
- December 18, 2019
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #20041 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 includes Chadwick and Bailey five-drawer wood chests in white, mission oak, espresso and dove gray colors. "Hillsdale Furniture" is printed on a label on the back of the chest. The chests measure 48 inches tall by 36 inches wide by 17 inches deep.
Reason for recall
The chests are unstable and can tip over if 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 F2057-17).
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using any recalled chest that is not properly anchored to the wall and place it in an area that children cannot access. Contact Bob's Discount Furniture or Hillsdale Furniture to receive a free repair or refund. Remedy options include a free self-install repair kit, free in-home installation of repair kit or free pick-up of the chest.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 20041 |
| Date reported | December 18, 2019 |
| Date initiated | December 18, 2019 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 31,000 (in addition, about 740 were sold in Canada) |
| 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 in an area that…
- Check the recall number (20041) 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
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