South Shore Expands Recall of Chest of Drawers Due to Serious Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards

Summer Breeze style 5-drawer chest in royal cherry

5-drawer chests

Recall Date: June 28th, 2017
Units: About 68,300 (This includes the 3,500 recalled in January 2017)
Hazards: 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. The chests do not comply with the performance requirements of the U.S. voluntary industry standard (ASTM F2057-14).
Remedies: Refund
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. Contact South Shore for a full refund or a free tip-over restraint kit. Consumers who are unable or unwilling to install the tip restraint kit should contact South Shore for a free one-time in-home installation of the kit.

Description

This recall involves Summer Breeze style 5-drawer chests of drawers sold in four colors. Each drawer has two round knobs. The model number is printed on a label on the back of the chest. The chests measure 44-inches high by 31-inches wide and 16-inches deep and weigh 88 pounds. The model numbers and colors included: Model Number Color 3746035 or 3746035A Royal Cherry 3294035 or 3294035A Blueberry 3219035 or 3219035A Chocolate 3210035 or 3210035A White

Images:

Summer Breeze style 5-drawer chest in royal cherry

Summer Breeze style 5-drawer chest in blueberry

Summer Breeze style 5-drawer chest in chocolate

Summer Breeze style 5-drawer chest in white

Label with model number on the back of the chests

Consumer Contact:

South Shore at 800-290-0465 from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, by email at [email protected] or online at www.SouthShoreFurniture.com and click on “Recall Information” for more information.