The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·10188·Announced 2010-04-01

King Long Chrome Shelving Units Recalled Due to Injury Hazard

King Long Metal is recalling six-tier chrome shelving units sold at Costco because casters can break, causing the unit to collapse.

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 (structural collapse) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

King Long Metal Industrial Company, Ltd. is recalling about 6,800 six-tier chrome shelving units, Model # 392360. The recall is due to a hazard where the shelving unit casters can break at the stem, causing the unit to collapse or fall, which poses an injury hazard.

The affected units were sold exclusively at Costco Wholesale Club locations nationwide from December 2009 through January 2010 for about $90. The product can be identified by an NSF King Long Industrial imprint on the corner collar on the side. The firm has received one reported incident, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately remove the casters and use the shelving unit with the adjustable feet levelers included in the original package. Replacement casters are available from the firm. For additional information, consumers can contact King Long Customer Service toll free at (866) 375-7994 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or send an e-mail to [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
Six-Tier Chrome Shelving Unit
Manufacturer
King Long Metal Industrial Company, Ltd., of Trumbull, Conn.
Category
Consumer Product — Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
6,800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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