Ridgewood Recalls Belmont Four-Drawer Dressers Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards
Ridgewood is recalling approximately 1 million Belmont four-drawer dressers sold at Kmart because they can tip over or entrap children if not anchored to the wall.
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 (tip-over and entrapment) where the source text explicitly states that no injuries or deaths have been reported, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
Ridgewood Industries Inc. is recalling approximately 1 million Belmont four-drawer dressers sold exclusively at Kmart stores nationwide from April 2013 to November 2018. The recalled dressers were sold in two sizes and four colors for about $40 each. The specific models are identified by model numbers 5933015K, 5933026K, 5933080K, 5933102K, 634026KPM, 634102KPM, 63415KPM, and 63480KPM, which can be found on the instruction manual that came with each unit.
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, the models of dressers over 30 inches tall do not comply with the performance requirements of the U.S. voluntary industry standard (ASTM F2057-14). No injuries or deaths have been reported in connection with this recall.
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. Consumers can contact Ridgewood toll-free at 888-222-7460 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, or visit www.ameriwood.com and click on “Support” to receive a free anchoring kit, including a wall anchor strap. Consumers can also request a one-time, free in-home installation of the wall anchor strap.
The recalled product
- Product
- Belmont four-drawer dressers
- Manufacturer
- Ridgewood Industries Inc., of Canada
- Category
- Consumer Product — Furniture
- Hazard
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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