CPSC recall 02-069, announced December 18, 2001, covers Sandberg Children's Dresser (about 8,200 units). The dresser can tip over during use, posing a serious injury hazard to consumers. The notice cites 1 incident report and 1 injury. Consumers who have the dressers should immediately stop children from using them. Recall contact: call (800) 498-2979.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The recalled 4-drawer children's dressers have the model number (#26224) and production date (09-01 or older) located on the lower half of the back of the dresser.
Which products are included?
The recalled 4-drawer children's dressers have the model number (#26224) and production date (09-01 or older) located on the lower half of the back of the dresser. The wooden dressers come in light brown or off- white and have heart-shaped handles.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- Date codes. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
the lower half of the back of the dresser
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- July 1999 through November 2001
- Price paid
- $230
Why it was recalled
The dresser can tip over during use, posing a serious injury hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Sandberg and CPSC have received one report of a dresser tipping over, though no one suffered injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers who have the dressers should immediately stop children from using them. Consumers should contact Sandberg Manufacturer Co. to receive simple instructions for conducting an in-home repair.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 498-2979.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Sandberg Manufacturer
- Product type
- Dressers
- Recall number
- 02-069
- Units
- About 8,200 children's dressers
- Sold at / sales period
- Independent home furnishing stores nationwide sold these dressers, from July 1999 through November 2001, for about $230.
- Importer
- Sandberg Manufacturer Co., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Sandberg Children's Dresser
CPSC product type: Furniture (Children)
This recall in context
Compared with the 93 dresser recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 8,200 units: the 28th-largest of 89 dresser recalls that state a unit count. The median is 3,000 units.
- Time on sale
- About 2 years. Recalled 1 month after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Consumers should contact Sandberg Manufacturer Co. at (800) 498-2979 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
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