Recall #17-725 · Published January 11, 2017

Linon Home Décor Products Cynthia dressers

Linon Home Décor Recalls Dressers Due to Tip-Over Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Wayfair.com (Recall Alert)

CPSC published a recall notice for Cynthia dressers from Linon Home Décor Products on January 11, 2017. CPSC identifies this hazard: The recalled chests 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 official remedy states: 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. Consumers should contact Linon Home for a full refund or tip-restraint kit. Consumers who are unable or unwilling to install the tip-restraint kit should contact Linon for instructions or additional assistance. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Linon Home Décor "Cynthia" 5-drawer dressers
Linon Home Décor "Cynthia" 5-drawer dressers
Image: CPSC recall notice

What to check on the product label

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.

Which products are included?

This recall involves Cynthia style 5-drawer dressers. The dressers measure 40.25 inches tall by 17 inches wide by 13.5 inches deep, and were sold in a cream color.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

The recalled chests 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.

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. Consumers should contact Linon Home for a full refund or tip-restraint kit. Consumers who are unable or unwilling to install the tip-restraint kit should contact Linon for instructions or additional assistance. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Remedy type: Refund, Repair

Product and sales details

Brand
Linon Home Décor Products
Product type
Dressers
Recall number
17-725
Units
About 200
Manufactured in
Vietnam
Sold at / sales period
Wayfair.com from September 2015 to August 2016 for about $150.
Importer
Linon Home Décor Products Inc., of Mineola, N.Y.
Distributor
Linon Home Décor Products Inc., of Mineola, N.Y.

Recall contact information

Linon Home Décor at 800-622-4456 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.ET Monday through Friday or online at www.linon.com and click on the product recall section 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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