CPSC recall 17-182, announced June 28, 2017, covers South Shore Industries 5-drawer chests (about 68,300 units). The recalled chests are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or injuries to children. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using any recalled chest that is not properly anchored to the wall and place it into an area that children cannot access. Recall contact: call 800-290-0465, go to www.SouthShoreFurniture.com, or email service@southshore.ca.
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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 model number is printed on a label on the back of the chest.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Summer Breeze style 5-drawer chests of drawers sold in four colors. Each drawer has two round knobs. The model number is printed on a label on the back of the chest. The chests measure 44-inches high by 31-inches wide and 16-inches deep and weigh 88 pounds. The model numbers and colors included: Model Number Color 3746035 or 3746035A Royal Cherry 3294035 or 3294035A Blueberry 3219035 or 3219035A Chocolate 3210035 or 3210035A White
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- 4 listed. Yours must match one exactly.
- Where to look
a label on the back of the chest
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- February 2005 through December 2016
- Price paid
- $160
Why it was recalled
The recalled chests are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or injuries to children. The chests 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 chest that is not properly anchored to the wall and place it into an area that children cannot access. Contact South Shore for a full refund or a free tip-over restraint kit. Consumers who are unable or unwilling to install the tip restraint kit should contact South Shore for a free one-time in-home installation of the kit.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the 4 listed in this recall.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call 800-290-0465, go to www.SouthShoreFurniture.com, or email service@southshore.ca.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a refund or 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
- Product type
- Dressers
- Recall number
- 17-182
- Units
- About 68,300 (This includes the 3,500 recalled in January 2017)
- Manufactured in
- Canada
- Sold at / sales period
- Online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Wayfair.com and other online retailers from February 2005 through December 2016 for about $160.
- Importer
- South Shore Industries Ltd., of Canada
- Distributor
- South Shore Industries Ltd., of Canada
This recall in context
Compared with the 93 dresser recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 68,300 units: the 8th-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
- Refund: offered in 73 of 93 dresser recalls, the most common remedy. Repair: offered in 26 of 93 dresser recalls.
- Brand history
- South Shore Industries is named in 4 CPSC notices in this index, from 2017 to 2024. This recall is the 2nd. The one before: 5-drawer chests (17-731, Jan 2017). 3 of them are dresser recalls.
- Time on sale
- About 12 years. Recalled 6 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
South Shore at 800-290-0465 from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, by email at service@southshore.ca or online at www.SouthShoreFurniture.com and click on "Recall Information" for more information.
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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