CPSCFebruary 10, 2021

Edsal 2.2 Million Shelving Units recall: Injury Hazard

Edsal Recalls 2.2 Million Shelving Units Due to Injury Hazard

Why was Edsal 2.2 Million Shelving Units recalled?

The shelves can fail to support the 800-pound weight load as stated on the packaging, posing an injury hazard to the consumer.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shelving units and contact Edsal Manufacturing to receive a full refund. Contact: 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.

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
Muscle Rack Heavy Duty Steel Shelving Units
Company
Edsal Manufacturing Company, of Chicago, Ill.
Quantity
About 2,200,000
Sold at
Online at Amazon.com, Staples.com, Walmart.com and other online retailers from January 2015 through September 2020 for between $80 and $90.
Recall date
February 10, 2021
Incidents / 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.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

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.

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