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Critical recall: Death or serious injury has been reported or is considered likely. Stop using this product now.

South Shore Industries Ltd. 2019-05-09 Food critical CPSC
Food · CPSC · Recall #CPSC-19116

Libra style 3-drawer chests Recall

Issued May 9, 2019 · South Shore Industries Ltd. · 3,100,006,900 units affected

In May 2019, South Shore Industries Ltd. recalled the Libra style 3-drawer chests, a critical food recall reported by the CPSC. Affected owners are eligible for a refund. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.

Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr

What this means for you

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.

What you should do

  1. 1 Stop using Libra style 3-drawer chests right away.
  2. 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
  3. 3 Contact South Shore Industries Ltd. to arrange your refund. See the official notice below for contact details.
  4. 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Refund): Consumers should immediately stop using any recalled chest that is not properly anchored to the wall, and place it in an area that children cannot access. Consumers should contact South Shore to select one of the following recall options: Consumers can receive a full refund with free pick-up of the chest; Consumers can also remove the drawer slides from one side of the chest and receive packaging along with a prepaid shipping label from the company to mail in the drawer slides for a full refund; or Consumers can receive a free tip-over restraint kit and can request a one-time free in-home installation of the kit

Recall details

Brand
South Shore Industries Ltd.
Category
Food
Recall date
May 9, 2019
Units affected
3,100,006,900
Sold at
Online at Walmart.com, Amazon.com, Target.com and other online retailers from October 2009 through July 2018 for about $60.
Recall number
CPSC-19116
Made in
Canada
Issuing agency
CPSC

In context

  • South Shore Industries Ltd. has 1 recall in our database, including 1 rated Critical.
  • We're tracking 3,082 Food recalls in our database.
  • 3,100,006,900 units is enough to reach millions of US homes.
  • This is the 3rd Food recall we've logged in 2019.
Read the official CPSC notice

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