| Product name |
Ameriwood Home Recalls Chests of Drawers Due to Serious Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards |
| Description |
This recall involves Mainstays four-drawer chests of drawers with plastic drawer glides and a single decorative pull on each drawer. The composite wood chests were sold in six colors: alder, black forest, white, weathered oak, walnut and ruby red. The chests measure 40 5/16 inches high by 27 11/16 inches wide by 14 11/16 inches deep. Model numbers included in the recall are 5412012WP, 5412301WP, 5412328WP, 5412015WY, 5412301WY, 5412012PCOM, 5412015PCOM, 5412026PCOM, 5412213PCOM, 5412214PCOM, 5412301PCOM, 5412317PCOM, and 5412328PCOM. The model number is printed on the instruction manual. |
| Problem |
The recalled chests of drawers 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). |
| Distribution |
Walmart stores and other retailers nationwide and online at Walmart.com for about $60. |
| Company |
Ameriwood 877-222-7460; web site www.Ameriwood.com |
| Dates sold |
April 2009 through May 2016 |
| Date posted |
09/07/2017 |
| Additional information |
For additional information,visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission news release at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/ameriwood-home-recalls-chests-of-drawers |
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