CPSC recall 17-731, announced January 31, 2017, covers South Shore Industries 5-drawer chests (about 3,500 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 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 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 number 3746035 is printed on a label affixed to the back of the chest and on the assembly guide.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Summer Breeze style 5-drawer chest of drawers sold in cherry wood. Model number 3746035 is printed on a label affixed to the back of the chest and on the assembly guide. The chests measure 44 inches high by 31 inches wide and 16 inches deep and weigh 88 pounds.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Where to look
a label affixed to the back of the chest
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- April 2014 through December 2016
- Price paid
- $160
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 it into an area that children cannot access. Contact South Shore for a choice between two options: full refund with free pick up of the chest, or a free tip-over restraint kit with a one-time in-home installation of the kit. South Shore 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 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
- 17-731
- Units
- About 3,500 in the U.S. (in addition, 250 units were sold in Canada and 5 in Mexico)
- Manufactured in
- Canada
- Sold at / sales period
- Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Wayfair.com and other online retailers from April 2014 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
- 3,500 units: the 41st-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 earliest. 3 of them are dresser recalls.
- Time on sale
- About 3 years. Recalled 1 month 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 or by email at service@southshore.ca. Consumers can also visit the firm’s website at www.SouthShoreFurniture.com and click on the Contact Us for more information.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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