Sauder Woodworking Recalls Chest of Drawers Due to Serious Tip-Over Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart.com (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 16767. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The recalled chests are unstable unless they are properly anchored to the wall, posing a serious tip-over and entrapment hazard that could result in death or serious injuries to children. Due to a manufacturing problem, these chests do not comply with the voluntary safety standard (ASTM F2057-14).
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using any recalled chests that are not properly anchored to the wall and place them in an area that children cannot access. Sauder Woodworking is contacting all known purchasers directly and sending free repair kits and wall anchoring kits. If a consumer is unable or unwilling to attach the repair kit, they should contact Sauder Woodworking for a full refund. Consumers who request a refund will be provided instructions by Sauder on how to properly dispose of the chests. CPSC strongly recommends that all dressers be anchored to the wall. For more information on our Anchor It campaign, please visit http://www.anchorit.gov/
CPSC recall 16767 has the recall date 16 Aug 2016. The notice names the firm Sauder Woodworking. The recall has about 8,000 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
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 8,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund, Repair |
| Description | This recall involves four-drawer wooden chests sold under the Storybook brand (model 416407). The white laminated chests have a single white wood pull on each drawer. The chests were manufactured between April 2016 and June 2016. A label with the date code in the MM/YYYY format is located on the back of the unit. The chests measure 42.13 inches high by 29.25 inches wide and 16.25 inches deep. Date code 04/2016 05/2016 06/2016 |
| Product | Four-drawer chests, About 8,000, Dressers, Desks, Chests and Buffets |
| Sold at | Online at www.walmart.com from April 2016 through June 2016 for about $100. |
| Distributor | Sauder Woodworking Co |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 8,000Median 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 Sauder Woodworking
- 8
Other recalls of the firm
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 16767The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 16767. https://recallregister.com/product/7830-sauder-woodworking-recalls-chest-of-drawers-due-to-serious-tip-over-ha/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- 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 16767 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Online at www.walmart.com from April 2016 through June 2016 for about $100.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 16767?
- CPSC lists 2 remedy options:
Refund, Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 16767?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 8,000