South Shore Expands Recall of Chest of Drawers Due to Serious Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards

Active Recall Announced June 28, 2017 CPSC #17182

Quick answer

South Shore Expands Recall of Chest of Drawers Due to Serious Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards is CPSC recall #17182, announced on June 28, 2017. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: South Shore Industries Ltd..

Hazard

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

Affected products

5-drawer chests

Recalled brands

South Shore Industries Ltd.

Remedy

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 date

June 28, 2017

Categories

5-drawer chests

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #17182?

CPSC recall #17182 covers South Shore Expands Recall of Chest of Drawers Due to Serious Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on June 28, 2017. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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

What is the remedy for recall #17182?

The CPSC remedy for recall #17182 is 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.. 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 South Shore Expands Recall of Chest of Drawers Due to Serious Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards 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/2017/South-Shore-Expands-Recall-of-Chest-of-Drawers. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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