CPSCDecember 18, 2001

CPSC, Sandberg Manufacturer Co. Announce Recall of

CPSC, Sandberg Manufacturer Co. Announce Recall of Children's Dressers

Why was CPSC, Sandberg Manufacturer Co. Announce Recall of recalled?

The dresser can tip over during use, posing a serious injury hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers who have the dressers should immediately stop children from using them. Consumers should contact Sandberg Manufacturer Co. to receive simple instructions for conducting an in-home repair. Contact: Consumers should contact Sandberg Manufacturer Co. at (800) 498-2979 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Sandberg Children's Dresser
Company
Sandberg Manufacturer Co., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Quantity
About 8,200 children's dressers
Sold at
Independent home furnishing stores nationwide sold these dressers, from July 1999 through November 2001, for about $230.
Recall date
December 18, 2001
Incidents / injuries
Sandberg and CPSC have received one report of a dresser tipping over, though no one suffered injuries.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled 4-drawer children's dressers have the model number (#26224) and production date (09-01 or older) located on the lower half of the back of the dresser. The wooden dressers come in light brown or off- white and have heart-shaped handles.

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