Recall #21-038 · Published November 25, 2020

Lidl US Trading Powerfix Steel Shelving Units

Lidl US Recalls Powerfix Steel Shelving Units Due To Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards

CPSC published a recall notice for Powerfix Steel Shelving Units from Lidl US Trading on November 25, 2020. CPSC identifies this hazard: 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 official remedy states: 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.

Recalled Lidl Powerfix shelving unit
Recalled Lidl Powerfix shelving unit
Image: CPSC recall notice

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.

UPC or product codes

4017239206062
Additional identifying details

One 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 notice

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.

Remedy type: Refund, Replace

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.

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.

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

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