Prepac Recalls 4-Drawer Chests Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards. In-Home Remedy May Be Delayed Due to COVID-19 Restrictions; Keep Product Away from Children
CPSC recall 20117. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The recalled chests are unstable and can tip over if not anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or injuries to children.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chests if not properly anchored to the wall and place them in an area that children cannot access. Contact Prepac to receive a free tipover restraint kit and consumers can request a one-time, free in-home installation of the wall anchor strap.
CPSC recall 20117 has the recall date 6 May 2020. The notice names the firm Prepac Manufacturing. The recall has about 21,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2020 has 6,100 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Entrapment.
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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 | 21,000 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall includes Prepac 4-drawer chests with plastic drawer glides. The recalled chests were sold in three finishes, black, oak and white. The following model numbers are included in the recall and are printed on the instruction manual: Model Dimensions Finish BEP-3031-4 29-3/4"H x 30"W x 16"D Black BBD-3031-4 29-3/4"H x 30"W x 16"D Black OBD-3031-4 29-3/4"H x 30"W x 16"D Oak WHD-3031-4 29-3/4"H x 30"W x 16"D White |
| Product | Prepac 4-drawer chests, About 21,000 |
| Sold at | Online at Overstock.com, Target.com, Amazon.com and other online retailers from April 2005 through September 2018 for about $75. |
| Manufacturer | Prepac Manufacturing Ltd., of Canada |
| Made in | Canada |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 21,000Median of 2020: 6,100
- CPSC recalls of 2020
- 257
- Recalls of 2020 with one of the same hazards
- 8%
- Recalls on the register that name Prepac Manufacturing
- 1
Official channels
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 20117. https://recallregister.com/product/8810-prepac-recalls-4-drawer-chests-due-to-tip-over-and-entrapment-hazards/. 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 20117 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Online at Overstock.com, Target.com, Amazon.com and other online retailers from April 2005 through September 2018 for about $75.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 20117?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 20117?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 21,000