Recall Information
Libra 3-drawer chest
Libra 3-drawer chest
Recall Date: May 9,2019
South Shore Furniture Recalls Chest of Drawers Due to Serious Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; One Fatality Reported
Recall Summary
Name of Product:
Libra style 3-drawer chests
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.
Remedy: Repair
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 and contact South Shore to receive a free tip-over restraint kit.
South Shore toll-free at 855-215-4932
from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Monday through Friday
Description:
This recall involves Libra style 3-drawer chests of drawers sold in nine colors. Each drawer has one
metal handle. The model number is printed on a label on the back of the chest. The chests measure
27½-inches high by 31¼-inches wide and 15½-inches deep and each weighs about 56 pounds. The model
numbers and colors include:
Model Number | Color |
3046033 | Royal Cherry |
3070033 | Black |
3070223 | Black |
3159033 | Chocolate |
3159223 | Chocolate |
3050033 | White |
3050223 | White |
3113033 | Natural Maple |
10430 | Soft Gray |
10433 | Gray Oak |
10680 | Country Pine |
10682 | Rustic Oak |
3-drawer chests with the model numbers listed above that end in the letter A, B, C, D or E are also included in this recall.
Some models of the 3-drawer chests listed above were also sold as part of a three-piece bedroom set that also included a bed and nightstand. Only the 3-drawer chests in the bedroom sets are included in this recall.
Incidents/Injuries:
South Shore has received two reports of tip-over incidents involving the recalled chests of drawers. One
report stated that a child received bruises on his leg and scratches. Another incident reported a
fatality involving a two year-old and an unanchored, empty 3-drawer chest.
Sold At:
Online at Walmart.com, Amazon.com, Target.com and other online retailers from October 2009 through July
2018 for about $60.
Importer:
South Shore Industries Ltd., of Canada
Manufactured in:
Canada and Mexico
Health Canada's press release is available at:
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2019/69064r-eng.php
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