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

5-drawer chests

Date of Recall

2017-06-28

CPSC Release Number

17-182

Manufactured In

Canada

Units

About 68,300 (This includes the 3,500 recalled in January 2017.)

Distributor

South Shore Industries Ltd., of Canada

Importer

South Shore Industries Ltd., of Canada

Sold By

Online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Wayfair.com and other online retailers from February 2005 through December 2016 for about $160.

Problem/Hazard

The recalled chests are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or injuries to children. The chests do not comply with the performance requirements of the U.S. voluntary industry standard (ASTM F2057-14).          

Injuries/Incidents

None reported

Description

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

Remedy

Refund

Consumer Contact

South Shore at 800-290-0465 from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, by email at [email protected] or online at www.SouthShoreFurniture.com and click on "Recall Information" for more information.

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