Bernhardt Recalls Dressers and Nightstands Due to Serious Tip-Over Hazard
CPSC recall 16222. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not properly anchored to the wall, posing a serious tip-over and entrapment hazard that can result in death or injuries to children.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using any recalled dressers and nightstands that are not properly anchored to the wall and place them into an area that children cannot access. Contact the store where purchased or Bernhardt for a free counterweight repair kit including a wall anchor. Bernhardt is offering a free in-home installation of the counterweight repair kit with a wall anchor.
CPSC recall 16222 has the recall date 12 Jul 2016. The notice names the firm Bernhardt Furniture. The recall has about 1,700 units. The median CPSC recall of 2016 has 6,400 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Entrapment. CPSC gives the product type Dressers, Desks, Chests and Buffets.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Bernhardt has received two reports of the furniture tipping over when the drawers were opened, including one injury to an adult involving an arm bruise and neck stiffness. |
|---|---|
| Units | 1,700 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves Marquesa mirrored glass front dressers with model number 359-044 and Marquesa mirrored glass front nightstands with model number 359-234. Both models have a gray cashmere finish and mirrored glass drawer fronts with metal overlays. The series and style numbers are printed on a white label on the back of the product. The first three characters of the number will be 359 followed by the style number. Recalled products include: Series Style Name # Drawers Dimensions 359 044 Marquesa Dresser 6 62-7/8" W x 20-1/2" D x 39-7/16" H 359 234 Marquesa Nightstand 2 38" W x 30" D x 30" H |
| Product | Marquesa dressers and nightstands, About 1,700, Dressers, Desks, Chests and Buffets |
| Sold at | Independent furniture stores nationwide from March 2015 through May 2016 for between $2,000 and $4,200. |
| Importer | Bernhardt Furniture Company |
| Distributor | Bernhardt Furniture Company |
| Made in | Vietnam |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,700Median of 2016: 6,400
- CPSC recalls of 2016
- 330
- Recalls of 2016 with one of the same hazards
- 3%
- Recalls of 2016 in the category Dressers, Desks, Chests and Buffets
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name Bernhardt Furniture
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 16222The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 16222. https://recallregister.com/product/7798-bernhardt-recalls-dressers-and-nightstands-due-to-serious-tip-over-haz/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 16222 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Bernhardt has received two reports of the furniture tipping over when the drawers were opened, including one injury to an adult involving an arm bruise and neck stiffness.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Independent furniture stores nationwide from March 2015 through May 2016 for between $2,000 and $4,200.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 16222?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 16222?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1,700