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

Active Recall Announced May 6, 2020 CPSC #20117

Quick answer

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 is CPSC recall #20117, announced on May 6, 2020. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Prepac Manufacturing Ltd..

Hazard

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

Affected products

Prepac 4-drawer chests

Recalled brands

Prepac Manufacturing Ltd.

Remedy

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 date

May 6, 2020

Categories

Prepac 4-drawer chests

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #20117?

CPSC recall #20117 covers 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, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 6, 2020. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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

What is the remedy for recall #20117?

The CPSC remedy for recall #20117 is 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.. 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 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 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/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. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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