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RecalledCPSC · January 31, 2017 Dressers, furniture & tip-over

Bolton Furniture Recalls Dressers Due to Serious Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards

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Bolton Furniture Essex Dresser
Bolton Furniture Essex Dresser · Photo: CPSC

What's being recalled

Two Over Two 4-drawer dressers

Units: About 1,000

This recall involves Bolton Furniture two over two style 4-drawer dressers. Models included in the recall are Cambridge 8614, Emma 8314, Essex 6614, Wakefield 8014 and Woodridge 8414. The dressers were sold in cherry, chestnut, espresso, honey, ivory, natural, and white. Model names and numbers can be found on the QC/production sticker located on back of the dresser.

The problem, in CPSC's words

The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing a serious tip-over and entrapment hazard that can result in death or injuries to children. The dressers do not comply with the performance requirements of the U.S. voluntary industry standard (ASTM F2057-14).

Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC

None reported

What CPSC says to do

Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using any recalled dresser that is not properly anchored to the wall and place it into an area that children cannot access. Consumers should contact Bolton Furniture for a free retrofit kit. Consumers can install the retrofit kit or the tip-restraint strap sold with the dressers themselves, or contact Bolton who will provide a one-time, free in-home installation.

How to contact the company

Bolton Furniture at 800-545-8982 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.boltonfurniture.biz and click on the "News" section and then Safety Recall.

Open the official CPSC notice

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 17075, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.