CPSC recall 21-764, announced July 22, 2021, covers Bel Furniture Barrington 5-Drawer Chests (about 90 units). The recalled chests are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or serious injuries to children. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop using the 5-Drawer Chests and contact Bel Furniture for a full refund with free pick-up of the dresser or consumers can return the drawer slides for free and dispose of the dresser, or for a free installation of tip-over restraints by Bel Furniture. Recall contact: call 832-358-8899, go to www.belfurniture.com, or email recall@belfurniture.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.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The dresser came with a sticker placed on the backside identifying it as the "Barrington 5-Drawer Chest" from the "Mollai Collection."
Which products are included?
This recall involves Barrington 5-Drawer Chests. The dresser is brown with silver drawer knobs. It measures 49 inches tall, 35 inches wide, and 19 inches deep. The dresser came with a sticker placed on the backside identifying it as the "Barrington 5-Drawer Chest" from the "Mollai Collection."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- When sold
- October 2014 through July 2016
- Price paid
- $250
Why it was recalled
The recalled chests are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or serious injuries to children. The chests do not comply with the performance requirements of the voluntary industry standard ASTM F2057-14.
Incidents and injuries
Bel Furniture has received one report of the chest tipping over and injuring a child.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the 5-Drawer Chests and contact Bel Furniture for a full refund with free pick-up of the dresser or consumers can return the drawer slides for free and dispose of the dresser, or for a free installation of tip-over restraints by Bel Furniture. Bel Furniture is contacting all purchasers directly.
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 832-358-8899, go to www.belfurniture.com, or email recall@belfurniture.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a refund or a repair. 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
- Bel Furniture
- Recall number
- 21-764
- Units
- About 90
- Manufactured in
- Malaysia
- Sold at / sales period
- Bel Furniture stores throughout Texas and online at www.belfurniture.com from October 2014 through July 2016 for about $250.
- Importer
- Bel Furniture Inc., of Houston, Texas
This recall in context
Compared with the 378 furniture recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 90 units: the 322nd-largest of 329 furniture recalls that state a unit count. The median is 4,000 units.
- Hazard
- Entrapment: named in 140 of 378 furniture recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Remedy
- Refund: offered in 150 of 378 furniture recalls, the most common remedy. Repair: offered in 87 of 378 furniture recalls.
- Time on sale
- 22 months. Recalled 60 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Bel Furniture collect at 832-358-8899 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at recall@belfurniture.com or online at www.belfurniture.com and click on "Recall Alert" for more information.
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