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Homestar North America Recalls Three-Drawer TV Chests Due to Serious Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Target.com (Recall Alert)

  • Homestar Stockholm Java Brown/Sonoma Chest
  • Homestar Stockholm Sonoma Chest
  • Homestar Stockholm Java Brown Chest
  • Homestar Stockholm Sonoma/Java Brown Chest
Name of Product:
Stockholm three-drawer TV chests
Hazard:

The recalled chests are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards 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).

Remedy:
Refund
Repair
Recall Date:
June 28, 2017
Units:
About 1,470
Consumer Contact

Homestar toll-free at 855-837-2569 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can also visit the firm’s website at www.homestarna.com and click on the Recall Alert link for more information.

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves Stockholm three-drawer TV chests sold in Java Brown, Sonoma, Sonoma/Java Brown and Java Brown/Sonoma. The chests have a top shelf and three drawers, and measure 40 1/8 inches high by 30 ½ inches wide by 15 3/8 inches deep.  Model number 249-09-2740, 249-09-0041, 249-09-2739, or 249-09-3429 is located on the back panel of the units. 

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using any recalled chest that is not properly anchored to the wall and place it into an area that children cannot access. Contact Homestar for a choice between two remedy options: a full refund including return shipping charges or a free tip-over restraint kit with virtual how-to instructions. Consumers who purchased the recalled chests are being contacted directly.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported

Sold Exclusively At:
Target.com from May 2015 through August 2016 for about $160.
Importer(s):

Homestar North America LLC, of Statesville, N.C.

Distributor(s):
Homestar North America LLC, of Statesville, N.C.
Manufactured In:
USA
Recall number:
17-752
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