Prepac Manufacturing has recalled approximately 21,000 of its 4-drawer chests sold in black, oak, and white finishes. These chests are unstable and can tip over if they are not anchored to the wall, which poses a serious risk of entrapment and death to children. The affected units were sold online at major retailers including Overstock.com, Target.com, and Amazon.com between April 2005 and September 2018 for about $75. Prepac is providing a free tip-over restraint kit and a one-time free in-home installation of the wall anchor strap to resolve the issue.
The recalled chests are unstable and can tip over if they are not anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or injuries to children. While no injuries have been reported yet, the design fails to maintain stability when drawers are opened or weight is applied to the front.
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.
Recalled Prepac 4-drawer chests in black, oak and white finishes
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response