CPSCGeneral Alert
Homestar Recalls Dressers Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards (Recall Alert)
Published: March 12, 2020Recall ID: 20721Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Homestar Finch three-drawer dressers in maple/bank adler (EB10873BA), black (EB108738Q), torino walnut (EB108738TW) and white (EB108738W), sold alone or as part of a matching bedroom collection. Homestar North America and the model number are printed on a label on the back of the recalled dressers. The contemporary style dressers have three drawers with three brushed nickel finish metal handles. The dressers measure 28-inches high, 27.5-inches wide, 16-inches deep and weigh about 47 pounds.
Affected Products
Finch three-drawer dressers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Homestar-Recalls-Dressers-Due-to-Tip-Over-and-Entrapment-Hazards-Recall-Alert |
| Title | Homestar Recalls Dressers Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards (Recall Alert) |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1_55.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Homestar Finch three-drawer dresser –torino walnut |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/2_48.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | The model number is printed on a label on the back of the recalled dressers. |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Finch three-drawer dressers |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 33,300 |
| Recall I D | 8765 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using any recalled dressers that are not properly anchored to the wall and place them in an area that children cannot access. Contact Homestar to receive a free tip-over restraint kit and a one-time free in-home installation of the kit. Homestar is contacting all known purchasers directly. |
| Retailers › Name | Online on Amazon.com, Hayneedle.com, Overstock.com, Walmart.com and other online retailers from January 2016 through May 2019 for about $90. |
| Recall Date | 2020-03-12T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Homestar Finch three-drawer dressers in maple/bank adler (EB10873BA), black (EB108738Q), torino walnut (EB108738TW) and white (EB108738W), sold alone or as part of a matching bedroom collection. Homestar North America and the model number are printed on a label on the back of the recalled dressers. The contemporary style dressers have three drawers with three brushed nickel finish metal handles. The dressers measure 28-inches high, 27.5-inches wide, 16-inches deep and weigh about 47 pounds. |
| Recall Number | 20721 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Homestar North America, of Dallas, Texas |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | Homestar toll-free at 877-353-5999 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at CPSCanti-tip@homestarltd.com or online at www.homestar-finch-recall.com or www.homestarltd.com and click on Recall Information at the bottom of the Home Page. |
| Last Publish Date | 2020-03-12T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |