Stainless steel tool chests
CPSC Recall #14-729 — April 10, 2014
Product
Stainless steel tool chests
Description
Injuries, including cuts requiring stitches, have been reported with the recalled 72-inch tool chests.
Hazard
The inside of the right door has a metal stopper or flange with a sharp edge running the length of the door, which poses a laceration hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
Whalen has received 11 reports of injuries, including nine reports of minor cuts caused by the sharp-edged flange and two reports of cuts requiring stitches.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Whalen for a free repair kit that includes a protective cover for the flange. Whalen is contacting all purchasers directly.
Units Affected
About 20,000
Sold At
Costco Wholesale Corp. from March 2010 through October 2013 for between $500 and $550.
Manufactured In
China