CPSC recall 21-038, announced November 25, 2020, covers Lidl US Trading Powerfix Steel Shelving Units (about 4,000 units). The recalled shelving units can be missing wall mounting hardware, which is used to attach the shelving unit to the wall to prevent it from tipping or falling, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shelving units if they do not have mounting hardware attaching them to the wall and contact Lidl for free mounting hardware or return the shelving unit to Lidl for a full refund. Recall contact: call 844-747-5435, or go to www.lidl.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.
UPC or product codes
4017239206062One of the shelves in the unit is marked with a white sticker with the article number 314367.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Lidl's Powerfix Metal Shelving Units. They are 59 inches tall, stand upright, and contain four metal shelves. They come in a box marked with article number 314367 and UPC 4017239206062. One of the shelves in the unit is marked with a white sticker with the article number 314367.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- UPC codes. Compare these as well.
- When sold
- June 2019 through May 2020
- Price paid
- $20 to $25
Why it was recalled
The recalled shelving units can be missing wall mounting hardware, which is used to attach the shelving unit to the wall to prevent it from tipping or falling, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shelving units if they do not have mounting hardware attaching them to the wall and contact Lidl for free mounting hardware or return the shelving unit to Lidl for a full refund.
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 844-747-5435, or go to www.lidl.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a refund or a replacement. The notice says the remedy is free.
- 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
- Lidl US Trading
- Product type
- Bookcases
- Recall number
- 21-038
- Units
- About 4,000
- Manufactured in
- Germany
- Sold at / sales period
- Lidl US stores in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, Georgia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York from June 2019 through May 2020 for between $20 and $25.
- Importer
- Lidl US Trading LLC, of Arlington, Va.
This recall in context
Compared with the 8 bookcase recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 4,000 units: the 3rd-largest of 8 bookcase recalls that state a unit count. The median is 1,520 units.
- Hazard
- Entrapment: named in 4 of 8 bookcase recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Remedy
- Refund: offered in 6 of 8 bookcase recalls, the most common remedy. Replacement: offered in 2 of 8 bookcase recalls.
- Brand history
- Lidl US Trading is named in 2 CPSC notices in this index, from 2019 to 2020. This recall is the most recent. The one before: Playtive Junior Wooden Grasping Toy (19-164, Jul 2019).
- Time on sale
- 12 months. Recalled 6 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Contact Lidl US toll-free at 844-747-5435 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.lidl.com and click on “product recalls” at the bottom of the page or go to the “contact us” page at https://www.lidl.com/contact-us.
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