Recall: Edsal Recalls 2.2 Million Shelving Units Due to Injury Hazard

Description: This recall involves Edsal 5-Tier Muscle Rack Heavy Duty Steel Shelving Units used to store heavy items. The units have gray or black-colored steel frames and five plywood shelves. The recalled units include model numbers CR3618, CR3618-BLK, CR4824 and CR4824-BLK. CR3618 and CR3618-BLK are 72 inches in height, 18 inches deep and 36 inches wide. Models CR4824 and CR4824-BLK are 72 inches in height, 24 inches deep and 48 inches wide.

Name of product: Muscle Rack Heavy Duty Steel Shelving Units

Units: About 2,200,000

Manufacturer: Edsal Manufacturing Company, of Chicago, Ill.

Hazard: The shelves can fail to support the 800-pound weight load as stated on the packaging, posing an injury hazard to the consumer.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shelving units and contact Edsal Manufacturing to receive a full refund.

Recall date: February 10, 2021

Incidents/Injuries: Edsal has received seven reports of shelves bending or breaking due to heavy items placed on shelves, including one injury to a consumer who suffered a broken toe after items fell when the shelving unit broke.

Sold At: Online at Amazon.com, Staples.com, Walmart.com and other online retailers from January 2015 through September 2020 for between $80 and $90.

Manufactured in: United States

Consumer contact: Edsal toll-free at 833-232-5287 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at Edsal.com and click on “Talk to us” for more information.

Recall number: 21-076