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Entrapment / StrangulationJuly 12, 2016CPSC #16222

Bernhardt Recalls Dressers and Nightstands Due to Serious Tip-Over Hazard

Product
Dressers & Chests
Units affected
1,700
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

This recall involves Marquesa mirrored glass front dressers with model number 359-044 and Marquesa mirrored glass front nightstands with model number 359-234. Both models have a gray cashmere finish and mirrored glass drawer fronts with metal overlays. The series and style numbers are printed on a white label on the back of the product. The first three characters of the number will be 359 followed by the style number. Recalled products include: Series Style Name # Drawers Dimensions 359 044 Marquesa Dresser 6 62-7/8" W x 20-1/2" D x 39-7/16" H 359 234 Marquesa Nightstand 2 38" W x 30" D x 30" H

Hazard

The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not properly anchored to the wall, posing a serious tip-over and entrapment hazard that can result in death or injuries to children.

Injuries

Bernhardt has received two reports of the furniture tipping over when the drawers were opened, including one injury to an adult involving an arm bruise and neck stiffness.

Made in

Vietnam

Where it was sold

  • Independent furniture stores nationwide from March 2015 through May 2016 for between $2,000 and $4,200.

Photos

Marquesa 359-044 DresserMarquesa 359-234 Nightstand
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