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

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

Name of product: 5-drawer chests

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

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).

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

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

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

Importers: South Shore Industries Ltd., of Canada

Manufactured in: Canada

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 service@southshore.ca or online at www.SouthShoreFurniture.com and click on "Recall Information" for more information.

Recall number: 17-182


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