CPSC recall 17-738, announced April 10, 2017, covers Vanguard Furniture Bow Front chest of drawers (about 170 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 chests that are not properly anchored to the wall and place them into an area that children cannot access. Recall contact: call 800-968-1702, go to www.VanguardFurniture.com, or email customerservice@vanguardfurniture.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 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 noticeWhat to look for
- When sold
- August 2015 through February 2017
- Price paid
- $4,200 to $4,400
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.
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 800-968-1702, go to www.VanguardFurniture.com, or email customerservice@vanguardfurniture.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a repair. The notice says the firm is contacting known buyers directly.
- 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
- 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.
This recall in context
Compared with the 93 dresser recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 170 units: the 81st-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
- Repair: offered in 26 of 93 dresser recalls. The most common is refund (73).
- Time on sale
- 19 months. Recalled 2 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
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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