Recall #17-738 · Published April 10, 2017

Vanguard Furniture Bow Front chest of drawers

Vanguard Furniture Recalls Chests of Drawers Due to Serious Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards (Recall Alert)

CPSC published a recall notice for Bow Front chest of drawers from Vanguard Furniture on April 10, 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 chests do not comply with the performance requirements of the U.S. voluntary industry standard (ASTM F2057-14). The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using any recalled chests that are not properly anchored to the wall and place them into an area that children cannot access. Contact Vanguard Furniture for a free, in-home installation of a repair to prevent the risk of a tip-over. Vanguard Furniture is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Vanguard Furniture Company Inc., of Conover, N.C.
Vanguard Furniture Company Inc., of Conover, N.C.
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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 Bow Front chests of drawers from the Vanguard Furniture Compendium Collection. The eight-drawer beech-wood chests have primavera veneers and are finished in a variety of custom colors. The chests weigh 250 pounds and measure 36 inches high by 20 inches deep by 75 inches wide. Tip restraint kits were included with each chest of drawers.

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. 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 chests that are not properly anchored to the wall and place them into an area that children cannot access. Contact Vanguard Furniture for a free, in-home installation of a repair to prevent the risk of a tip-over. Vanguard Furniture is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Brand
Vanguard Furniture
Product type
Dressers
Recall number
17-738
Units
About 170
Manufactured in
Indonesia, United States
Sold at / sales period
Furniture stores nationwide from August 2015 to February 2017 for between $4,200 and $4,400.
Importer
Vanguard Furniture Company Inc., of Conover, N.C.
Distributor
Vanguard Furniture Company Inc., of Conover, N.C.

Recall contact information

Vanguard Furniture at 800-968-1702 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at customerservice@vanguardfurniture.com, or online at www.VanguardFurniture.com and click on "Contact" for more information.

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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