Recall #21-076 · Published February 10, 2021

Edsal Manufacturing Muscle Rack Heavy Duty Steel Shelving Units

Edsal Recalls 2.2 Million Shelving Units Due to Injury Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Muscle Rack Heavy Duty Steel Shelving Units from Edsal Manufacturing on February 10, 2021. CPSC identifies this hazard: The shelves can fail to support the 800-pound weight load as stated on the packaging, posing an injury hazard to the consumer. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shelving units and contact Edsal Manufacturing to receive a full refund.

Recalled Muscle Rack Heavy Duty Steel Shelving Unit
Recalled Muscle Rack Heavy Duty Steel 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.

Affected model numbers

Additional identifying details

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 notice

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.

Remedy type: Refund

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.

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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