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Product recall · CPSCJune 28, 2017Highest risk
Homestar North America Three-Drawer TV Chests
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 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).
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — A child can become trapped.
What it looks like
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What to do
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 Homestar for a choice between two remedy options: a full refund including return shipping charges or a free tip-over restraint kit with virtual how-to instructions. Consumers who purchased the recalled chests are being contacted directly.
Who to contact: Homestar toll-free at 855-837-2569 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can also visit the firm's website at www.homestarna.com and click on the Recall Alert link for more information.
The product
This recall involves Stockholm three-drawer TV chests sold in Java Brown, Sonoma, Sonoma/Java Brown and Java Brown/Sonoma. The chests have a top shelf and three drawers, and measure 40 1/8 inches high by 30 ½ inches wide by 15 3/8 inches deep. Model number 249-09-2740, 249-09-0041, 249-09-2739, or 249-09-3429 is located on the back panel of the units.
Details
- Units affected
- About 1,470
- Recall date
- June 28, 2017
- Made or distributed by
- Homestar North America LLC, of Statesville, N.C.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
249-09-2740
Target.com from May 2015 through August 2016 for about $160.
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: “Homestar North America Recalls Three-Drawer TV Chests Due to Serious Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Target.com (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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