CPSC recall 17-730, announced January 31, 2017, covers Simpli Home Chest of drawers (about 240 units). 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 notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using any recalled chest that is not properly anchored to the wall and place into an area that children cannot access. Recall contact: call 866-518-0120, go to www.simpli-home.com, or email customerservice@axcess-world.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.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Artisan, Bellevue, Holden and Stratford style six-drawer bedroom chests of drawers. The pine wood chests are stained medium auburn brown, weigh 77 pounds and measure 36 inches high by 36 inches wide. Warning labels can be found on the back of the chests, near the top of the unit.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Where to look
the back of the chests
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- November 2015 through September 2016
- Price paid
- $500 to $700
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. 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 into an area that children cannot access. Contact Simpli Home for a choice between two options: full refund or a free tip-over restraint kit with a $100 credit towards an in-home installation of the device (with proof of service). Simpli Home is contacting consumers who purchased the recalled chests directly.
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 866-518-0120, go to www.simpli-home.com, or email customerservice@axcess-world.com.
- 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
- Brand
- Simpli Home
- Product type
- Dressers
- Recall number
- 17-730
- Units
- About 240 units
- Manufactured in
- Vietnam
- Sold at / sales period
- Amazon.com, Macys.com, Overstock.com and other online retailers from November 2015 through September 2016 for between $500 and $700.
- Importer
- Simpli Home Ltd., of Olympia, Wash.
This recall in context
Compared with the 93 dresser recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 240 units: the 76th-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.
- Time on sale
- 11 months. Recalled 4 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Simpli Home toll-free at 866-518-0120 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at customerservice@axcess-world.com, or online at www.simpli-home.com and click on the “Customer Support” for more information.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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