South Shore Furniture Recalls Chest of Drawers Due to Serious Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; One Fatality Reported
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 19-116 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- May 9, 2019
- Brand
- South Shore Furniture
- Category
- Furniture and home
- Products
- Libra style 3-drawer chests
- Hazard
- Serious Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; One Fatality Reported
- Hazard type
- Falls and tip-oversSuffocation and strangulation
- Remedy
- Refund, Repair
- Units
- About 310,000 (in addition, about 6,900 were sold in Canada)
- Made in
- Canada, Mexico
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 9, 2019
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Libra style 3-drawer chests · About 310,000 (in addition, about 6,900 were sold in Canada) units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Online at Walmart.com, Amazon.com, Target.com and other online retailers from October 2009 through July 2018 for about $60.; South Shore Industries Ltd., of Canada.
Injuries or incidents reported
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.
Consumer contact
South Shore toll-free at 855-215-4932 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.SouthShoreFurniture.com and click on “Recall Information” for more information.
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 294 recalls in the furniture and home category, 93 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Libra style 3-drawer chests (About 310,000 (in addition, about 6,900 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves Libra style 3-drawer chests of drawers sold in nine colors.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Serious Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; One Fatality Reported.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using any recalled chest that is not properly anchored to the wall, and place it in an area that children cannot access. Consumers should contact South Shore to select one of the following recall options: Consumers can receive a full refund with free pick-up of the chest; Consumers can also remove the drawer slides from one side of the chest and receive packaging along with a…
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