CPSCGeneral Alert
Prepac Recalls 4-Drawer Chests Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards. In-Home R...
Published: May 6, 2020Recall ID: 20117Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The recalled chests are unstable and can tip over if 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 includes Prepac 4-drawer chests with plastic drawer glides. The recalled chests were sold in three finishes, black, oak and white. The following model numbers are included in the recall and are printed on the instruction manual: Model Dimensions Finish BEP-3031-4 29-3/4"H x 30"W x 16"D Black BBD-3031-4 29-3/4"H x 30"W x 16"D Black OBD-3031-4 29-3/4"H x 30"W x 16"D Oak WHD-3031-4 29-3/4"H x 30"W x 16"D White
Affected Products
Prepac 4-drawer chests
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Prepac-Recalls-4-Drawer-Chests-Due-to-Tip-Over-and-Entrapment-Hazards-In-Home-Remedy-May-Be-Delayed-Due-to-COVID-19-Restrictions-Keep-Product-Away-from-Children |
| Title | Prepac Recalls 4-Drawer Chests Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards. In-Home Remedy May Be Delayed Due to COVID-19 Restrictions; Keep Product Away from Children |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/a1.png |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Prepac 4-drawer chests in black, oak and white finishes |
| Hazards › Name | The recalled chests are unstable and can tip over if 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 | Prepac 4-drawer chests |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 21,000 |
| Recall I D | 8810 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chests if not properly anchored to the wall and place them in an area that children cannot access. Contact Prepac to receive a free tipover restraint kit and consumers can request a one-time, free in-home installation of the wall anchor strap. |
| Retailers › Name | Online at Overstock.com, Target.com, Amazon.com and other online retailers from April 2005 through September 2018 for about $75. |
| Recall Date | 2020-05-06T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall includes Prepac 4-drawer chests with plastic drawer glides. The recalled chests were sold in three finishes, black, oak and white. The following model numbers are included in the recall and are printed on the instruction manual: Model Dimensions Finish BEP-3031-4 29-3/4"H x 30"W x 16"D Black BBD-3031-4 29-3/4"H x 30"W x 16"D Black OBD-3031-4 29-3/4"H x 30"W x 16"D Oak WHD-3031-4 29-3/4"H x 30"W x 16"D White |
| Recall Number | 20117 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Prepac Manufacturing Ltd., of Canada |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | Prepac Manufacturing toll-free at 877-773-7221 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.prepacmfg.com and click on “Recall Information” for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2020-05-06T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Canada |