CPSC recall 19-116, announced May 9, 2019, covers South Shore Industries Libra style 3-drawer chests (about 310,000 units). The recalled chests are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or injuries to children. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using any recalled chest that is not properly anchored to the wall, and place it in an area that children cannot access. Recall contact: call 855-215-4932, or go to www.SouthShoreFurniture.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.
Affected model numbers
The model number is printed on a label on the back of the chest.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Libra style 3-drawer chests of drawers sold in nine colors. Each drawer has one metal handle. The model number is printed on a label on the back of the chest. The chests measure 27½-inches high by 31¼-inches wide and 15½-inches deep and each weighs about 56 pounds. The model numbers and colors include: Model Number Color 3046033 Royal Cherry 3070033 Black 3070223 Black 3159033 Chocolate 3159223 Chocolate 3050033 White 3050223 White 3113033 Natural Maple 10430 Soft Gray 10433 Gray Oak 10680 Country Pine 10682 Rustic Oak 3-drawer chests with the model numbers listed above that end in the letter A, B, C, D or E are also included in this recall. Some models of the 3-drawer chests listed above were also sold as part of a three-piece bedroom set that also included a bed and nightstand. Only the 3-drawer chests in the bedroom sets are included in this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- One listed. Yours must match it exactly.
- Where to look
a label on the back of the chest
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- October 2009 through July 2018
- Price paid
- $60
Why it was recalled
The recalled chests are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or injuries to children.
Incidents and injuries
South Shore has received two reports of tip-over incidents involving the recalled chests of drawers. One report stated that a child received bruises on his leg and scratches. Another incident reported a fatality involving a two year-old and an unanchored, empty 3-drawer chest.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using any recalled chest that is not properly anchored to the wall, and place it in an area that children cannot access. Consumers should contact South Shore to select one of the following recall options: Consumers can receive a full refund with free pick-up of the chest; Consumers can also remove the drawer slides from one side of the chest and receive packaging along with a prepaid shipping label from the company to mail in the drawer slides for a full refund; or Consumers can receive a free tip-over restraint kit and can request a one-time free in-home installation of the kit
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the one listed in this recall.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call 855-215-4932, or go to www.SouthShoreFurniture.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
- Product type
- Dressers
- Recall number
- 19-116
- Units
- About 310,000 (in addition, about 6,900 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- Canada, Mexico
- Sold at / sales period
- Online at Walmart.com, Amazon.com, Target.com and other online retailers from October 2009 through July 2018 for about $60.
- Importer
- 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
- 310,000 units: the 4th-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 3rd. The one before: 5-drawer chests (17-182, Jun 2017). 3 of them are dresser recalls.
- Time on sale
- About 9 years. Recalled 10 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
South Shore toll-free at 855-215-4932 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.SouthShoreFurniture.com and click on “Recall Information” for more information.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
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