Belmont four-drawer dressers
CPSC Recall #20-003 - October 3, 2019
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 20-003 |
| Recall Date | October 3, 2019 |
| Remedy Type | Repair |
| Units Affected | About 1 million |
| Manufacturer | Ridgewood Industries Inc., of Canada |
| Importer | Ridgewood Industries Inc., of Canada |
| Manufactured In | Canada |
Where It Was Sold
| Kmart and Sears stores nationwide and online from April 2013 to September 2019 for about $40. |
Product
Belmont four-drawer dressers
Description
This recall includes Belmont four-drawer dressers with plastic drawer glides. The recalled dressers were sold in two sizes and four colors, each with its own model number, which can be found on the instruction manual that came with each.Model NumberDimensionsColor5933015K29-3/4”H x 27-5/8”W x 15-5/8”DWhite5933026K29-3/4”H x 27-5/8”W x 15-5/8”DBlack5933080K29-3/4”H x 27-5/8”W x 15-5/8”DLight Pine5933102K29-3/4”H x 27-5/8”W x 15-5/8”DBrown Oak634026KPM32-1/4”H x 27-5/8”W x 15-5/8”DBlack634102KPM32-1/4”H x 27-5/8”W x 15-5/8”DBrown Oak63415KPM32-1/4”H x 27-5/8”W x 15-5/8”DWhite63480KPM32-1/4”H x 27-5/8”W x 15-5/8”DLight Pine
Hazard
The recalled dressers 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. Additionally, those models of dressers over 30 inches tall do not comply with the performance requirements of the U.S. voluntary industry standard (ASTM F2057-14).
Incidents & Injuries
None reported
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop using any recalled dresser that is not properly anchored to a wall and place them in an area that children cannot access. Contact Ridgewood to receive a free anchoring kit, including a wall anchor strap. Consumers can request a one-time, free in-home installation of the wall anchor strap.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly, either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Repair) at no cost to you.
Furniture tip-overs are a leading cause of pediatric injuries in the U.S., particularly dressers, bookcases, and television stands. CPSC data shows that a child dies approximately every two weeks from a furniture or TV tip-over. Unstable high chairs, baby swings, and bouncers are also frequent recall subjects due to fall risks. ASTM International standards now require that certain furniture must meet tip-over resistance standards, and CPSC has been actively pursuing mandatory requirements for dressers and chests. If you have furniture that was not recalled but feels unstable, wall-anchoring kits are widely available at hardware stores.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney, parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.