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Bel Furniture Barrington 5-Drawer Chests Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The recalled chests are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or serious injuries to children. The chests do not comply with the performance requirements of the voluntary industry standard ASTM F2057-14.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — A child can become trapped.
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 5-Drawer Chests and contact Bel Furniture for a full refund with free pick-up of the dresser or consumers can return the drawer slides for free and dispose of the dresser, or for a free installation of tip-over restraints by Bel Furniture. Bel Furniture is contacting all purchasers directly.
Who to contact: Bel Furniture collect at 832-358-8899 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at recall@belfurniture.com or online at www.belfurniture.com and click on "Recall Alert" for more information.
The product
This recall involves Barrington 5-Drawer Chests. The dresser is brown with silver drawer knobs. It measures 49 inches tall, 35 inches wide, and 19 inches deep. The dresser came with a sticker placed on the backside identifying it as the "Barrington 5-Drawer Chest" from the "Mollai Collection."
Details
- Units affected
- About 90
- Recall date
- July 22, 2021
- Brand
- Bel Furniture Inc., of Houston, Texas
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Bel Furniture has received one report of the chest tipping over and injuring a child.
Bel Furniture stores throughout Texas and online at www.belfurniture.com from October 2014 through July 2016 for about $250.
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: “Bel Furniture Recalls Barrington 5-Drawer Chests Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Bel Furniture (Recall Alert)”
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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