Sauder Woodworking Recalls Chest of Drawers Due to Serious Tip-Over Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart.com (Recall Alert)

Active Recall Announced August 16, 2016 CPSC #16767

Quick answer

Sauder Woodworking Recalls Chest of Drawers Due to Serious Tip-Over Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart.com (Recall Alert) is CPSC recall #16767, announced on August 16, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves four-drawer wooden chests sold under the Storybook brand (model 416407). The white laminated chests have a single white wood pull on each drawer. The chests were manufactured between April 2016 and June 2016. A label with the date code in the MM/YYYY format is located on the back of the unit. The chests measure 42.13 inches high by 29.25 inches wide and 16.25 inches deep. Date code 04/2016 05/2016 06/2016 The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using any recalled chests that are not properly anchored to the wall and place them in an area that children cannot access. sauder woodworking is contacting all known purchasers directly and sending free repair kits and wall anchoring kits. if a consumer is unable or unwilling to attach the repair kit, they should contact sauder woodworking for a full refund. consumers who request a refund will be provided instructions by sauder on how to properly dispose of the chests. cpsc strongly recommends that all dressers be anchored to the wall. for more information on our anchor it campaign, please visit http://www.anchorit.gov/. Affected brand: Sauder Woodworking Co..

Hazard

This recall involves four-drawer wooden chests sold under the Storybook brand (model 416407). The white laminated chests have a single white wood pull on each drawer. The chests were manufactured between April 2016 and June 2016. A label with the date code in the MM/YYYY format is located on the back of the unit. The chests measure 42.13 inches high by 29.25 inches wide and 16.25 inches deep. Date code 04/2016 05/2016 06/2016

Affected products

Four-drawer chests

Recalled brands

Sauder Woodworking Co.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using any recalled chests that are not properly anchored to the wall and place them in an area that children cannot access. Sauder Woodworking is contacting all known purchasers directly and sending free repair kits and wall anchoring kits. If a consumer is unable or unwilling to attach the repair kit, they should contact Sauder Woodworking for a full refund. Consumers who request a refund will be provided instructions by Sauder on how to properly dispose of the chests. CPSC strongly recommends that all dressers be anchored to the wall. For more information on our Anchor It campaign, please visit http://www.anchorit.gov/

Recall date

August 16, 2016

Categories

Dressers, Desks, Chests and Buffets

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #16767?

CPSC recall #16767 covers Sauder Woodworking Recalls Chest of Drawers Due to Serious Tip-Over Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart.com (Recall Alert), announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 16, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves four-drawer wooden chests sold under the Storybook brand (model 416407). The white laminated chests have a single white wood pull on each drawer. The chests were manufactured between April 2016 and June 2016. A label with the date code in the MM/YYYY format is located on the back of the unit. The chests measure 42.13 inches high by 29.25 inches wide and 16.25 inches deep. Date code 04/2016 05/2016 06/2016

What is the remedy for recall #16767?

The CPSC remedy for recall #16767 is consumers should immediately stop using any recalled chests that are not properly anchored to the wall and place them in an area that children cannot access. sauder woodworking is contacting all known purchasers directly and sending free repair kits and wall anchoring kits. if a consumer is unable or unwilling to attach the repair kit, they should contact sauder woodworking for a full refund. consumers who request a refund will be provided instructions by sauder on how to properly dispose of the chests. cpsc strongly recommends that all dressers be anchored to the wall. for more information on our anchor it campaign, please visit http://www.anchorit.gov/. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Sauder Woodworking Recalls Chest of Drawers Due to Serious Tip-Over Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart.com (Recall Alert) on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Sauder-Woodworking-Recalls-Chest-of-Drawers. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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