Children's furniture
Published June 9, 2015
Summary
CPSC records recall 15160, published June 9, 2015. Recalling firm: Associate Yang Enterprise Co. Ltd., of Vietnam; Reported units: About 18,000 in the U.S. and 2,160 in Canada.
What's the hazard
The plastic restraint strap used to attach armoires, combos, dressers and hutches to a wall can break and allow the unit to tip over. Falling furniture can result in a wide range of injuries to young children, from soft tissue bruising to broken bones, head injuries and death by suffocation when a child is pinned under a heavy piece of furniture.
What to do
Consumers should immediately place the recalled armoires, combos, dressers or hutches out of the reach of young children and contact Pali Design for a free retrofit kit that contains newly designed restraint straps, mounting hardware and installation instructions.
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Recall details
- Brand
- Associate Yang Enterprise Co. Ltd., of Vietnam
- Manufacturer
- Associate Yang Enterprise Co. Ltd., of Vietnam
- Distributor
- Independent specialty stores nationwide, at Pequeno Angelito in San Juan, Puerto Rico and online from January 2006 to September 2010 for between $420 and $750. The Karla collection was sold exclusively in Babies R Us stores.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Children's furniture recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 15160 on June 9, 2015. Reported hazard: The plastic restraint strap used to attach armoires, combos, dressers and hutches to a wall can break and allow the unit to tip over. Falling furniture can result in a wide range of injuries to young children, from soft tissue bruising to broken bones, head injuries and death by suffocation when a child is pinned under a heavy piece of furniture.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately place the recalled armoires, combos, dressers or hutches out of the reach of young children and contact Pali Design for a free retrofit kit that contains newly designed restraint straps, mounting hardware and installation instructions.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Associate Yang Enterprise Co. Ltd., of Vietnam.