Target Recalls Room Essentials 4-Drawer Dressers Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2017-09-13). Hazards: tip over, entrapment. About 175,000 units in the US and 3,000 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17223 |
| Published | 2017-09-13 |
| Last updated | 2017-09-13 |
| Products | Room Essentials 4-drawer dressers |
| Firm named in the title | Target |
| Firms | Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn. (importer); Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Denmark |
| Units (US) | 175,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 3,000 |
| Hazard classes | tip over, entrapment |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from January 2013 through April 2016 for about $118. |
Description
This recall involves Room Essentials 4-drawer dressers sold in three colors. The dressers measure 41 7/8 inches tall by 31 ½ inches wide by 15 11/16 inches deep. Model number 249-05-0103 (black), 249-05-0106 (espresso), or 249-05-0109 (maple) is printed on the product's packaging.
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dresser that is not properly anchored to the wall and place it into an area that children cannot access. Consumers should return the recalled dresser to any Target store for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 12 reports of dressers tipping or collapsing, including tipping over on two three-year-old children. No injuries have been reported.
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