CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The recalled chests are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing a serious tip-over and entrapment hazard that can result in death or injuries to children. The chests do not comply with the performance requirements of the U.S. voluntary industry standard (ASTM F2057-14).
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • January 31, 2017

South Shore Recalls Chests of Drawers Due to Serious Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards (Recall Alert)

This recall involves Summer Breeze style 5-drawer chest of drawers sold in cherry wood. Model number 3746035 is printed on a label affixed to the back of the chest and on the assembly guide. The chests measure 44 inches high by 31 inches wide and 16 inches deep and weigh 88 pounds.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using any recalled chest that is not properly anchored to the wall and place it into an area that children cannot access. Contact South Shore for a choice between two options: full refund with free pick up of the chest, or a free tip-over restraint kit with a one-time in-home installation of the kit. South Shore is contacting consumers who purchased the recalled chests directly.

Contact Information

South Shore at 800-290-0465 from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday or by email at service@southshore.ca. Consumers can also visit the firm’s website at www.SouthShoreFurniture.com and click on the Contact Us for more information.

Recall Details

Sold At
Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Wayfair.com and other online retailers from April 2014 through December 2016 for about $160.
Hazard Type
Tip-Over
Injuries
None reported
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
17731

Product Information

Product Name
5-drawer chests
Number of Units
About 3,500 in the U.S. (in addition, 250 units were sold in Canada and 5 in Mexico)
Imported By
South Shore Industries Ltd., of Canada
Distributed By
South Shore Industries Ltd., of Canada
Manufactured In
Canada

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone 800-290-0465
Website www.SouthShoreFurniture.com
Full Contact Information

South Shore at 800-290-0465 from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday or by email at service@southshore.ca. Consumers can also visit the firm’s website at www.SouthShoreFurniture.com and click on the Contact Us for more information.