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Product recall · CPSCMarch 12, 2020Highest risk
Homestar Dressers Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards (Recall Alert)
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The recalled dressers 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 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 any recalled dressers that are not properly anchored to the wall and place them in an area that children cannot access. Contact Homestar to receive a free tip-over restraint kit and a one-time free in-home installation of the kit. Homestar is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Who to contact: Homestar toll-free at 877-353-5999 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at CPSCanti-tip@homestarltd.com or online at www.homestar-finch-recall.com or www.homestarltd.com and click on Recall Information at the bottom of the Home Page.
The product
This recall involves Homestar Finch three-drawer dressers in maple/bank adler (EB10873BA), black (EB108738Q), torino walnut (EB108738TW) and white (EB108738W), sold alone or as part of a matching bedroom collection. Homestar North America and the model number are printed on a label on the back of the recalled dressers. The contemporary style dressers have three drawers with three brushed nickel finish metal handles. The dressers measure 28-inches high, 27.5-inches wide, 16-inches deep and weigh about 47 pounds.
Details
- Units affected
- About 33,300
- Recall date
- March 12, 2020
- Brand
- Homestar North America, of Dallas, Texas
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Online on Amazon.com, Hayneedle.com, Overstock.com, Walmart.com and other online retailers from January 2016 through May 2019 for about $90.
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 Recalls Dressers Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards (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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