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Muscle Rack Heavy Duty Steel Shelving Units

CPSC Recall #21-076 — February 10, 2021

Recall #21-076 Date: February 10, 2021 Remedy: Refund

Product

Muscle Rack Heavy Duty Steel Shelving Units

Description

This recall involves Edsal 5-Tier Muscle Rack Heavy Duty Steel Shelving Units used to store heavy items.  The units have gray or black-colored steel frames and  five plywood shelves.  The recalled units include model numbers CR3618, CR3618-BLK, CR4824 and CR4824-BLK.  CR3618 and CR3618-BLK are 72 inches in height, 18 inches deep and 36 inches wide.  Models CR4824 and CR4824-BLK are 72 inches in height, 24 inches deep and 48 inches wide.

Hazard

The shelves can fail to support the 800-pound weight load as stated on the packaging, posing an injury hazard to the consumer. 

Incidents / Injuries

Edsal has received seven reports of shelves bending or breaking due to heavy items placed on shelves, including one injury to a consumer who suffered a broken toe after items fell when the shelving unit broke.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shelving units and contact Edsal Manufacturing to receive a full refund.

Units Affected

About 2,200,000 

Sold At

Lowe’s Stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Staples.com, Walmart.com and other online retailers from January 2015 through September 2020 for between $80 and $90.

Manufacturer

Edsal Manufacturing Company, of Chicago, Ill.

Manufactured In

United States

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Refund. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.

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