Whalen Recalls Stainless Steel Tool Chests Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2014-04-10). Hazards: laceration. About 20,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 14729 |
| Published | 2014-04-10 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Workshop Furnishings |
| Products | Stainless steel tool chests |
| Firm named in the title | Whalen |
| Firms | Whalen Furniture Manufacturing, of San Diego, Calif. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 20,000 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Costco Wholesale Corp. from March 2010 through October 2013 for between $500 and $550. |
Description
The recalled tool chests are about 72 inches long, 37½ inches high and 19 inches deep. They are made of stainless steel with a 1½-inch thick wooden block top and with ten storage drawers on the left and center in a variety of heights. The right side has a cabinet with shelves and peg board to hang tools on the inside of the door. The chest stands on swivel caster wheels and has handles on each end that can be used to move the unit. Whalen item number WSMTB72 and Costco item number 496675 are printed in the assembly instructions.
Hazard
The inside of the right door has a metal stopper or flange with a sharp edge running the length of the door, which poses a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Whalen for a free repair kit that includes a protective cover for the flange. Whalen is contacting all purchasers directly.
Incidents and injuries
Whalen has received 11 reports of injuries, including nine reports of minor cuts caused by the sharp-edged flange and two reports of cuts requiring stitches.
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