CPSC recall 14729
Stainless steel tool chests
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2014-05-23
On 2014-05-23 the CPSC announced a recall of Stainless steel tool chests by Whalen Furniture Manufacturing, citing the inside of the right door has a metal stopper or flange with a sharp edge running the length of the door, which poses a laceration hazard.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 14729 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2014-04-10 |
| Published | 2014-05-23 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Whalen Furniture Manufacturing |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Stainless steel tool chests | The recalled tool chests are about 72 inches long, 37½ inches high and 19 inches deep. They are made of stainless steel with a 1½-inch thick wooden block top and with ten storage drawers on the left and center in a variety of heights. The right side has a cabinet with shelves and peg board to hang tools on the inside of the door. The chest stands on swivel caster wheels and has handles on each end that can be used to move the unit. Whalen item number WSMTB72 and Costco item number 496675 are printed in the assembly instructions.
Reason
The inside of the right door has a metal stopper or flange with a sharp edge running the length of the door, which poses a laceration hazard.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Whalen-Recalls-Stainless-Steel-Tool-Chests
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