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Prepac Recalls 4-Drawer Chests Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards. In-Home Remedy May Be Delayed Due to COVID-19 Restrictions; Keep Product Away from Children

U.S. CPSCEntrapmentTip-overSold on AmazonSold on TargetMay 6, 2020
Recalled Prepac 4-drawer chests in black, oak and white finishes
Recalled Prepac 4-drawer chests in black, oak and white finishes

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The recalled chests are unstable and can tip over if not anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or injuries to children.

Remedy

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.

Repair

Incidents & injuries

None reported

Product description

This recall includes Prepac 4-drawer chests with plastic drawer glides. The recalled chests were sold in three finishes, black, oak and white. The following model numbers are included in the recall and are printed on the instruction manual: Model Dimensions Finish BEP-3031-4 29-3/4"H x 30"W x 16"D Black BBD-3031-4 29-3/4"H x 30"W x 16"D Black OBD-3031-4 29-3/4"H x 30"W x 16"D Oak WHD-3031-4 29-3/4"H x 30"W x 16"D White

Sold on

Online at Overstock.com, Target.com, Amazon.com and other online retailers from April 2005 through September 2018 for about $75.

Contact the company

Prepac Manufacturing toll-free at 877-773-7221 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.prepacmfg.com and click on “Recall Information” for more information.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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