The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·20079·Announced 2020-02-26

Home Depot Recalls 4-Drawer Whitewash Chests Due to Tip-Over Hazards

Home Depot is recalling approximately 200 4-Drawer Whitewash Chests because they are unstable if not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards.

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 (furniture tip-over) where injury or death has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Home Depot is recalling approximately 200 Home Decorators Collection Print Block 4-Drawer Whitewash Chests, Model # HDC-14012. The chests are made from mango wood with a distressed finish and were sold online at www.homedepot.com from May 2015 to December 2019 for about $900. The product was manufactured by Country Art and Craft LLP of India.

The recall is due to tip-over and entrapment hazards. The chest is unstable if it is not anchored to the wall, which can result in death or injuries to children. The product does not comply with the performance requirements of the U.S. voluntary industry standard ASTM 2057-17. No injuries or deaths have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chest unless it is properly anchored to the wall and place it in an area that children cannot access. Consumers can contact Home Depot at 800-466-3337 or online at https://www.homedepot.com to arrange for a full refund with free chest pick-up.

The recalled product

Product
Home Decorators Collection Print Block 4-Drawer Whitewash Chest
Affected units
200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.