The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05211·Announced 2005-06-29

Pottery Barn Kids Recalls Cameron Toy Chests Due to Lid Support Hazard

Pottery Barn Kids is recalling about 5,800 Cameron Toy Chests because a lid support problem could cause the lid to fall, posing an impact injury risk to children.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (impact injury to head, fingers, or hands) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Pottery Barn Kids of San Francisco, Calif., is recalling about 5,800 Cameron Toy Chests. The recall includes model numbers 4825378 (Honey), 6252852 (Espresso), and 4825386 (White). The product name and model number are located on a label affixed to the back of the toy chest. The toy chests are made of an American hardwood frame with veneer panels and measure 40 x 18 x 20 inches high. Inside the lid, there is a blackboard and an extra storage shelf.

The recall is being issued because a problem with the lid support on the toy chest could cause the lid not to stay open. This poses the risk of an impact injury to a child's head, fingers, or hands. No injuries or incidents have been reported.

The toy chests were sold at Pottery Barn Kids Web sites, catalogs, and retail stores nationwide from December 2003 through April 2005 for $349. Consumers should immediately stop young children from using these toy chests and contact Pottery Barn Kids to determine if their toy chest lid support needs replacement. Pottery Barn Kids will provide consumers with a free lid support replacement kit. Consumers can contact Pottery Barn Kids at (800) 699-0449 between 7 a.m. and 12 midnight daily or visit the firm's Web site at www.potterybarnkids.com.

The recalled product

Product
Cameron Toy Chest
Manufacturer
Pottery Barn Kids of San Francisco, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
5,800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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