CPSC recall 17-075, announced January 31, 2017, covers Bolton Furniture Two Over Two 4-drawer dressers (about 1,000 units). 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 notice reports no incidents. 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. Recall contact: call 800-545-8982, or go to www.boltonfurniture.biz.
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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.
Model names and numbers can be found on the QC/production sticker located on back of the dresser.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Where to look
the QC/production sticker located on back of the dresser
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- February 2011 through October 2016
- Price paid
- $700
Why it was recalled
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
None reported
Official remedy
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.
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 800-545-8982, or go to www.boltonfurniture.biz.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a repair. The notice says the remedy is free.
- 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
- Bolton Furniture
- Product type
- Dressers
- Recall number
- 17-075
- Units
- About 1,000
- Manufactured in
- China, Vietnam
- Sold at / sales period
- Full Line Furniture and children's specialty stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Overstock.com, Target.com, ToysRUs.com, Wayfair.com, Zulilly.com and other online retailers from February 2011 to October 2016 for about $700.
- Importer
- Bolton Furniture, of Morrisville, Vt.
This recall in context
Compared with the 93 dresser recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 1,000 units: the 59th-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
- About 6 years. Recalled 3 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
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.
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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