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Prepac Recalls 4-Drawer Chests Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards. In-Home Remedy May Be Delayed Due to COVID-19 Restrictions; Keep Product Away from Children

Recall 20-117 · May 6, 2020 · Prepac

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled chests if not properly anchored to the wall and place them in an area that children cannot access. Contact Prepac to receive a free tipover restraint kit and consumers can request a one-time, free in-home installation of the wall anchor strap.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
20-117 (CPSC)
Recall date
May 6, 2020
Brand
Prepac
Category
Furniture and home
Products
Prepac 4-drawer chests
Hazard
Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards. In-Home Remedy May Be Delayed Due to COVID-19 Restrictions; Keep Product Away from Children
Hazard type
Falls and tip-oversSuffocation and strangulation
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 21,000
Made in
Canada
Last updated by CPSC
May 6, 2020

What was recalled

This recall includes Prepac 4-drawer chests with plastic drawer glides. The recalled chests were sold in three finishes, black, oak and white. The following model numbers are included in the recall and are printed on the instruction manual: Model Dimensions Finish BEP-3031-4 29-3/4"H x 30"W x 16"D Black BBD-3031-4 29-3/4"H x 30"W x 16"D Black OBD-3031-4 29-3/4"H x 30"W x 16"D Oak WHD-3031-4 29-3/4"H x 30"W x 16"D White

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Prepac 4-drawer chests · About 21,000 units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled Prepac 4-drawer chests in black, oak and white finishes
Recalled Prepac 4-drawer chests in black, oak and white finishes

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Online at Overstock.com, Target.com, Amazon.com and other online retailers from April 2005 through September 2018 for about $75.; Prepac Manufacturing Ltd., of Canada.

Consumer contact

Prepac Manufacturing toll-free at 877-773-7221 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.prepacmfg.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?

Prepac 4-drawer chests (About 21,000 units). This recall includes Prepac 4-drawer chests with plastic drawer glides.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards. In-Home Remedy May Be Delayed Due to COVID-19 Restrictions; Keep Product Away from Children.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chests if not properly anchored to the wall and place them in an area that children cannot access. Contact Prepac to receive a free tipover restraint kit and consumers can request a one-time, free in-home installation of the wall anchor strap.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 6, 2020. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.