Furniture company recalls 310,000 coffers after death of 2-year-old son

About 310,000 dressers were recalled after the death of a 2-year-old child on an empty dresser.

South Shore Industries, Ltd., reminiscent of its Libra-style three-drawer chests as they are unstable if not anchored to the wall, according to a recall notice issued Thursday by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) ).

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The notice indicates that the company has received two reports of incidents involving the overturning of the vaults.

"One report said that a child had received leg bruises and scratches," the message said. "Another incident reported the death of a two-year-old and a 3-drawer chest empty and unanchored."

The safes were sold at online retailers including Walmart, Amazon and Target, from October 2009 to July 2018, priced at around $ 60. In addition to the 310,000 units recalled in the United States, about 6,900 units were sold in Canada, the notice said.

Some of the units were also sold as part of a three-bedroom bedroom, including a bed and a nightstand – however, only the chests are recalled.

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Chests are available in nine colors and each drawer has a metal handle. According to the notice, a model number appears on a label printed on the back of the chest.

You will find a complete list of model numbers and colors recalled in the recall notice.

"Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled safes that are not properly anchored to the wall and place them in a location inaccessible to children," recommended the CPSC in the notice.

The Notice also identified a number of reminder options to be pursued after contacting South Shore, including a full refund with free withdrawal from the safe, sending in drawer slides for a full refund, or receiving a package. free pickup with free time, home installation.