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Product recall · CPSCMay 11, 2023Serious
American Woodmark to Repair Continental Cabinets and Hampton Bay Kitchen Wall Cabinets
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The cabinets can detach from the wall, posing an impact hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Parts can come loose.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cabinets and contact American Woodmark for a free repair kit which includes two brackets with aesthetic covers and screws. Assistance with the repair kit installation will be provided upon request.
Who to contact: American Woodmark toll-free at 888-273-7896 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at https://continentalcabinetry.com/recall or https://hamptonbaykitchens.com/recall or at https://continentalcabinetry.com/ or https://hamptonbaykitchens.com/ and click on the recall banner for more information. American Woodmark is contacting all known purchasers directly.
The product
This recall involves Continental Cabinets Kitchen Wall Cabinets with model numbers CBKW3018, CBKW3030, CBKW3036, CBKW3612, CBKW3630 and CBKW3636. The recall also involves Hampton Bay Kitchen Wall Cabinets with model numbers KW3015, KW3018, KW3030, KW3036, KW3612, KW3630 and KW3636. The model names and numbers are printed on the product packaging or purchase receipt. The cabinets were sold in white, brown, gray and natural wood and range in size from 30 to 36 inches wide and 12 to 36 inches high. The recalled cabinets have a stamp on the back of the cabinet showing "BP300 KW1" or "BP300 KW2" and a date stamp of February 2022 through September 2022. Because the manufacturing and date codes are not visible once a cabinet is installed, American Woodmark will supply a free repair kit for any of the recalled cabinet models purchased from February 2022 through March 2023.
Details
- Units affected
- About 235,000
- Recall date
- May 11, 2023
- Brand
- American Woodmark Corporation, of Winchester, Virginia
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- There have been 90 reports of incidents involving 111 cabinets partially separating or detaching from the wall. No injuries have been reported.
CBKW3018KW3015
Ace Hardware, Allied Building Stores, Cimarron Lumber Supply, Do it Best, House Hasson Hardware, HD Supply, True Value Company, and Wurth Wood Group nationwide, and The Home Depot stores in the following states and territories: Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Virgin Islands (U.S.), Vermont, Washington, DC and West Virginia and online nationwide. The cabinets were sold from February 2022 through March 2023 for between $80 and $265 depending on the cabinet model.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “American Woodmark Recalls to Repair Continental Cabinets and Hampton Bay Kitchen Wall Cabinets Due to Impact Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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