Whalen Recalls Stainless Steel Tool Chests Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco (Recall Alert)

Stainless steel tool chests

Date of Recall

2014-04-10

CPSC Release Number

14-729

Manufactured In

China

Units

About 20,000

Manufacturer

Whalen Furniture Manufacturing, of San Diego, Calif.

Sold By

Costco Wholesale Corp. from March 2010 through October 2013 for between $500 and $550.

Problem/Hazard

The inside of the right door has a metal stopper or flange with a sharp edge running the length of the door, which poses a laceration hazard.

Injuries/Incidents

Whalen has received 11 reports of injuries, including nine reports of minor cuts caused by the sharp-edged flange and two reports of cuts requiring stitches.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Whalen for a free  repair kit that includes a protective cover for the flange. Whalen is contacting all purchasers directly.

Consumer Contact

Whalen toll-free at (866) 942-5362 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.whalenstorage.com and click on "Recalls" for more information.

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