CPSC recall 17738
Bow Front chest of drawers
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2017-04-10
On 2017-04-10 the CPSC announced a recall of Bow Front chest of drawers by Vanguard Furniture, citing 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….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17738 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2017-04-10 |
| Published | 2017-04-10 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Vanguard Furniture |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Bow Front chest of drawers | This recall involves Bow Front chests of drawers from the Vanguard Furniture Compendium Collection. The eight-drawer beech-wood chests have primavera veneers and are finished in a variety of custom colors. The chests weigh 250 pounds and measure 36 inches high by 20 inches deep by 75 inches wide. Tip restraint kits were included with each chest of drawers.
Reason
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).
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/2017/Vanguard-Furniture-Recalls-Chests-of-Drawers-Recall-Alert
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