Chest of drawers recalled over entrapment hazard

Recall date

January 31, 2017

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Simpli Home Recalls Chests of Drawers Due to Serious Tip-Over Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall number

17730

Sold / distributed

Amazon.com, Macys.com, Overstock.com and other online retailers from November 2015 through September 2016 for between $500 and $700.

Why it was recalled

The recalled chests are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing a serious tip-over and entrapment hazard 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).

What was recalled

This recall involves Artisan, Bellevue, Holden and Stratford style six-drawer bedroom chests of drawers. The pine wood chests are stained medium auburn brown, weigh 77 pounds and measure 36 inches high by 36 inches wide. Warning labels can be found on the back of the chests, near the top of the unit.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using any recalled chest that is not properly anchored to the wall and place into an area that children cannot access. Contact Simpli Home for a choice between two options: full refund or a free tip-over restraint kit with a $100 credit towards an in-home installation of the device (with proof of service). Simpli Home is contacting consumers who purchased the recalled chests directly.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.