The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·16222·Announced 2016-07-12

Bernhardt Recalls Marquesa Dressers and Nightstands Due to Tip-Over Hazard

Bernhardt Furniture is recalling about 1,700 Marquesa dressers and nightstands because they can tip over if not anchored, posing a risk of death or injury.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect (tip-over hazard) with reports of injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating (Score 4) under the rubric for significant injury reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Bernhardt Furniture Company is recalling approximately 1,700 Marquesa mirrored glass front dressers (model 359-044) and nightstands (model 359-234). These products feature a gray cashmere finish and mirrored glass drawer fronts. The series and style numbers are printed on a white label on the back of the product.

The recalled furniture is unstable if not properly anchored to the wall, creating a serious tip-over and entrapment hazard that can result in death or injuries to children. Bernhardt has received two reports of the furniture tipping over when drawers were opened, including one injury to an adult involving an arm bruise and neck stiffness.

The products were sold at independent furniture stores nationwide from March 2015 through May 2016 for between $2,000 and $4,200. Consumers should immediately stop using any recalled items that are not properly anchored and place them in an area where children cannot access them. Bernhardt is offering a free counterweight repair kit with a wall anchor and free in-home installation. Consumers can contact Bernhardt toll-free at 844-288-5295 or visit www.bernhardt.com for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Marquesa dressers and nightstands
Manufacturer
Bernhardt Furniture Company, of Lenoir, N.C.
Category
Consumer Product — Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
1,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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