CPSC recall 16-222, announced July 12, 2016, covers Bernhardt Furniture Marquesa dressers and nightstands (about 1,700 units). The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not properly anchored to the wall, posing a serious tip-over and entrapment hazard that can result in death or injuries to children. The notice cites 2 incident reports and 1 injury. Consumers should immediately stop using any recalled dressers and nightstands that are not properly anchored to the wall and place them into an area that children cannot access. Recall contact: call 844-288-5295, or go to www.bernhardt.com.
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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.
This recall involves Marquesa mirrored glass front dressers with model number 359-044 and Marquesa mirrored glass front nightstands with model number 359-234.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Marquesa mirrored glass front dressers with model number 359-044 and Marquesa mirrored glass front nightstands with model number 359-234. Both models have a gray cashmere finish and mirrored glass drawer fronts with metal overlays. The series and style numbers are printed on a white label on the back of the product. The first three characters of the number will be 359 followed by the style number. Recalled products include: Series Style Name # Drawers Dimensions 359 044 Marquesa Dresser 6 62-7/8" W x 20-1/2" D x 39-7/16" H 359 234 Marquesa Nightstand 2 38" W x 30" D x 30" H
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- Item or SKU numbers. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
a white label on the back of the product
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- March 2015 through May 2016
- Price paid
- $2,000 to $4,200
Why it was recalled
The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not properly anchored to the wall, posing a serious tip-over and entrapment hazard that can result in death or injuries to children.
Incidents and injuries
Bernhardt has received two reports of the furniture tipping over when the drawers were opened, including one injury to an adult involving an arm bruise and neck stiffness.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using any recalled dressers and nightstands that are not properly anchored to the wall and place them into an area that children cannot access. Contact the store where purchased or Bernhardt for a free counterweight repair kit including a wall anchor. Bernhardt is offering a free in-home installation of the counterweight repair kit with a wall anchor.
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 844-288-5295, or go to www.bernhardt.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a repair.
- 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
- Bernhardt Furniture
- Product type
- Dressers
- Recall number
- 16-222
- Units
- About 1,700
- Manufactured in
- Vietnam
- Sold at / sales period
- Independent furniture stores nationwide from March 2015 through May 2016 for between $2,000 and $4,200.
- Importer
- Bernhardt Furniture Company, of Lenoir, N.C.
- Distributor
- Bernhardt Furniture Company, of Lenoir, N.C.
Marquesa dressers and nightstands
CPSC product type: Dressers, Desks, Chests and Buffets
This recall in context
Compared with the 93 dresser recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 1,700 units: the 54th-largest of 89 dresser recalls that state a unit count. The median is 3,000 units.
- Hazard
- Entrapment: named in 88 of 93 dresser recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Remedy
- Repair: offered in 26 of 93 dresser recalls. The most common is refund (73).
- Time on sale
- 15 months. Recalled 2 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Bernhardt toll-free at 844-288-5295 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.bernhardt.com and click on the Recall Alert link at the bottom of the page for more information.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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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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