"Libra" 3-drawer chest by South Shore recalled due to tip-over hazard
- Starting date:
- May 9, 2019
- Posting date:
- May 9, 2019
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-69064
Last updated: 2019-05-09
Summary
- Product: "Libra" 3-drawer chest by South Shore
- Issue: The chest may tip over if not securely anchored to the wall.
- What to do: Stop using the chest and contact the company to receive a free repair kit to anchor the unit to the wall.
Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC), and South Shore Furniture of Canada
Affected products
Libra 3-drawer chest
Product description
This recall involves "Libra" 3-drawer chests offered in 9 different colours. The model number is printed on the label affixed to the back of the unit. The unit measures 70 cm (27.5 inches) in height, 80 cm (31.25 inches) in width and 40 cm (15.5 inches) in depth and weighs approximately 25 kg (56 pounds).
| Model Number | Colour |
|---|---|
| 3146033 | Royal Cherry |
| 3070033 | Black |
| 3159033 | Chocolate |
| 3050033 | White |
| 3113033 | Natural Maple |
| 10430 | Light Gray |
| 10433 | Gray Oak |
| 10680 | Country Pine |
| 10682 | Rustic Oak |
Some chests have also been sold as part of a bedroom furniture set under the following model numbers. Note that the other items in these bedroom sets have not been recalled.
| Model Number | Colour |
|---|---|
| 3070223 | Black |
| 3159223 | Chocolate |
| 3050223 | White< |
Hazard identified
The recalled chests may tip over if not securely anchored to the wall, posing an entrapment hazard that can result in serious injury or death to children.
As of April 30, 2019, the company has received no reports of the chest tipping over in Canada. In the United States, two incident reports, one involving a death and one involving minor injuries, have been reported to South Shore Furniture.
Number sold
Approximately 6,930 recalled products have been sold in Canada, approximately 310,000 in the United States, and approximately 5,600 in Mexico.
Time period sold
The affected products were sold from October 2009 to July 2018.
Place of origin
Manufactured in Canada and Mexico
Companies
- Distributor
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South Shore Furniture ltd of Canada
CANADA
- Manufacturer
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South Shore Furniture ltd of Canada
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should stop using the chest and contact the company to receive a free repair kit to anchor the unit to the wall.
Consumers can contact the company at 1-855-215-4932 Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Service is available in French, English and Spanish.
Consumer scan also read the release by the US CPSC at the Commission's website.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.