Edsal Recalls 2.2 Million Shelving Units Due to Injury Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2021-02-10). Hazards: injury. Models: CR3618, CR3618-BLK, CR4824, CR4824-BLK. About 2,200,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 21076 |
| Published | 2021-02-10 |
| Last updated | 2021-02-10 |
| Products | Muscle Rack Heavy Duty Steel Shelving Units |
| Firm named in the title | Edsal |
| Firms | Edsal Manufacturing Company, of Chicago, Ill. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 2,200,000 |
| Model numbers | CR3618, CR3618-BLK, CR4824, CR4824-BLK |
| Hazard classes | injury |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Online at Amazon.com, Staples.com, Walmart.com and other online retailers from January 2015 through September 2020 for between $80 and $90. |
Description
This recall involves Edsal 5-Tier Muscle Rack Heavy Duty Steel Shelving Units used to store heavy items. The units have gray or black-colored steel frames and five plywood shelves. The recalled units include model numbers CR3618, CR3618-BLK, CR4824 and CR4824-BLK. CR3618 and CR3618-BLK are 72 inches in height, 18 inches deep and 36 inches wide. Models CR4824 and CR4824-BLK are 72 inches in height, 24 inches deep and 48 inches wide.
Hazard
The shelves can fail to support the 800-pound weight load as stated on the packaging, posing an injury hazard to the consumer.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shelving units and contact Edsal Manufacturing to receive a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
Edsal has received seven reports of shelves bending or breaking due to heavy items placed on shelves, including one injury to a consumer who suffered a broken toe after items fell when the shelving unit broke.
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