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.
Affected model numbers
The model number is printed on the instruction manual.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Mainstays four-drawer chests of drawers with plastic drawer glides and a single decorative pull on each drawer. The composite wood chests were sold in six colors: alder, black forest, white, weathered oak, walnut and ruby red. The chests measure 40 5/16 inches high by 27 11/16 inches wide by 14 11/16 inches deep. Model numbers included in the recall are 5412012WP, 5412301WP, 5412328WP, 5412015WY, 5412301WY, 5412012PCOM, 5412015PCOM, 5412026PCOM, 5412213PCOM, 5412214PCOM, 5412301PCOM, 5412317PCOM, and 5412328PCOM. The model number is printed on the instruction manual.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The recalled chests of drawers 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
CPSC has received one report of an injury after a chest of drawers tipped over onto a four-year-old.
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 Ameriwood for a free repair kit that includes a wall anchoring device and feet for the unit. Consumers who require additional installation guidance should contact Ameriwood for further assistance.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Ameriwood Home
- Product type
- Dressers
- Recall number
- 17-217
- Units
- About 1.6 million (in addition, about 1,000 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- United States, Canada
- Sold at / sales period
- Walmart stores and other retailers nationwide and online at Walmart.com from April 2009 through May 2016 for about $60.
- Importer
- Ameriwood Home, of Tiffin, Ohio
- Distributor
- Ameriwood Home, of Tiffin, Ohio
Recall contact information
Ameriwood toll-free at 877-222-7460 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.Ameriwood.com and click on Support for more information.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.