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Entrapment / StrangulationApril 10, 2017CPSC #17738

Vanguard Furniture Recalls Chests of Drawers Due to Serious Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards (Recall Alert)

Product
Furniture
Units affected
170
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

This recall involves Bow Front chests of drawers from the Vanguard Furniture Compendium Collection. The eight-drawer beech-wood chests have primavera veneers and are finished in a variety of custom colors. The chests weigh 250 pounds and measure 36 inches high by 20 inches deep by 75 inches wide. Tip restraint kits were included with each chest of drawers.

Hazard

The recalled chests are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing a serious tip-over and entrapment hazard 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).

Injuries

None reported

Made in

Indonesia, United States

Where it was sold

  • Furniture stores nationwide from August 2015 to February 2017 for between $4,200 and $4,400.

Photos

Vanguard Furniture Company Inc., of Conover, N.C.Vanguard Furniture Compendium Bow Front Dresser Model Number 8521D
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