CPSC recall · Reported May 6, 2020
Prepac Recalls 4-Drawer Chests Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards. In-Home Remedy May Be Delayed Due to COVID-19 Restrictions; Keep Product Away from Children
The recalled 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.
Prepac Manufacturing Ltd., of Canada recalled This recall includes Prepac 4-drawer chests with plastic drawer glides. The recalled ches….
Prepac Recalls 4-Drawer Chests Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards. In-Home Remedy May… was recalled by Prepac Manufacturing Ltd., of Canada in May 6, 2020. Reason: The recalled chests are unstable and can tip over if not anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and en…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chests if not properly anchored to t…. Verify recall #20117 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Prepac Manufacturing Ltd., of Canada issued this CPSC recall-The recalled chests are unstable and can tip over if not anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and en….
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- agency class
- May 6, 2020
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #20117 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 Prepac 4-drawer chests with plastic drawer glides. The recalled chests were sold in three finishes, black, oak and white. The following model numbers are included in the recall and are printed on the instruction manual: Model Dimensions Finish BEP-3031-4 29-3/4"H x 30"W x 16"D Black BBD-3031-4 29-3/4"H x 30"W x 16"D Black OBD-3031-4 29-3/4"H x 30"W x 16"D Oak WHD-3031-4 29-3/4"H x 30"W x 16"D White
Reason for recall
The recalled 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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chests if not properly anchored to the wall and place them in an area that children cannot access. Contact Prepac to receive a free tipover restraint kit and consumers can request a one-time, free in-home installation of the wall anchor strap.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 20117 |
| Date reported | May 6, 2020 |
| Date initiated | May 6, 2020 |
| Recalling firm | Prepac Manufacturing Ltd., of Canada |
| Affected scope | About 21,000 |
| 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 the recalled chests if not properly anchored to the wall and place them in an area that c…
- Check the recall number (20117) 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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