The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·21076·Announced 2021-02-10

Edsal Recalls 2.2 Million Heavy Duty Steel Shelving Units

Edsal is recalling 2.2 million shelving units because they may fail to support the advertised 800-pound load, posing an injury hazard.

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 where injury has been reported (one broken toe), but no deaths or serious injuries are documented, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Edsal Manufacturing Company is recalling approximately 2.2 million 5-Tier Muscle Rack Heavy Duty Steel Shelving Units. The recalled units have gray or black steel frames and five plywood shelves. The specific model numbers involved are CR3618, CR3618-BLK, CR4824, and CR4824-BLK.

The recall is being issued because the shelves can fail to support the 800-pound weight load stated on the packaging. This failure poses an injury hazard to consumers. Edsal has received seven reports of shelves bending or breaking due to heavy items, including one report of a consumer suffering a broken toe after items fell when the unit broke.

The shelving units were sold online at Amazon.com, Staples.com, Walmart.com, and other online retailers from January 2015 through September 2020 for between $80 and $90. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shelving units and contact Edsal Manufacturing to receive a full refund. For more information, consumers can call Edsal toll-free at 833-232-5287 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit Edsal.com and click on “Talk to us.”

The recalled product

Product
Muscle Rack Heavy Duty Steel Shelving Units
Manufacturer
Edsal Manufacturing Company, of Chicago, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Storage & Shelving
Hazard
Affected units
2,200,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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