CPSC recall 21-076, announced February 10, 2021, covers Edsal Manufacturing Muscle Rack Heavy Duty Steel Shelving Units (about 2,200,000 units). The shelves can fail to support the 800-pound weight load as stated on the packaging, posing an injury hazard to the consumer. The notice cites 7 incident reports and 1 injury. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shelving units and contact Edsal Manufacturing to receive a full refund. Recall contact: call 833-232-5287.
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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
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: CR3618, CR3618-BLK, CR4824, CR4824-BLK.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Edsal 5-Tier Muscle Rack Heavy Duty Steel Shelving Units used to store heavy items. The units have gray or black-colored steel frames and five plywood shelves. The recalled units include model numbers CR3618, CR3618-BLK, CR4824 and CR4824-BLK. CR3618 and CR3618-BLK are 72 inches in height, 18 inches deep and 36 inches wide. Models CR4824 and CR4824-BLK are 72 inches in height, 24 inches deep and 48 inches wide.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- 4 listed, all starting with
CR. Yours must match one exactly. - When sold
- January 2015 through September 2020
- Price paid
- $80 to $90
Why it was recalled
The shelves can fail to support the 800-pound weight load as stated on the packaging, posing an injury hazard to the consumer.
Incidents and injuries
Edsal has received seven reports of shelves bending or breaking due to heavy items placed on shelves, including one injury to a consumer who suffered a broken toe after items fell when the shelving unit broke.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shelving units and contact Edsal Manufacturing to receive a full refund.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the 4 listed in this recall.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call 833-232-5287.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a refund.
- 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
- Edsal Manufacturing
- Manufacturer
- Edsal Manufacturing Company, of Chicago, Ill.
- Product type
- Bookcases
- Recall number
- 21-076
- Units
- About 2,200,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Online at Amazon.com, Staples.com, Walmart.com and other online retailers from January 2015 through September 2020 for between $80 and $90.
This recall in context
Compared with the 8 bookcase recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 2.2 million units: the largest of 8 bookcase recalls that state a unit count. The median is 1,520 units.
- Remedy
- Refund: offered in 6 of 8 bookcase recalls, the most common remedy.
- Time on sale
- About 6 years. Recalled 5 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Edsal toll-free at 833-232-5287 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at Edsal.com and click on “Talk to us” for more information.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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