Edsal Recalls 2.2 Million Shelving Units Due to Injury Hazard

Recalled February 10, 2021 · CPSC recall 21076 · Edsal

Recalled Muscle Rack Heavy Duty Steel Shelving Unit

Hazard

The shelves can fail to support the 800-pound weight load as stated on the packaging, posing an injury hazard to the consumer.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 2,200,000

Incidents / injuries

Edsal has received seven reports of shelves bending or breaking due to heavy items placed on shelves, including one injury to a consumer who suffered a broken toe after items fell when the shelving unit broke.

Description

This recall involves Edsal 5-Tier Muscle Rack Heavy Duty Steel Shelving Units used to store heavy items. The units have gray or black-colored steel frames and five plywood shelves. The recalled units include model numbers CR3618, CR3618-BLK, CR4824 and CR4824-BLK. CR3618 and CR3618-BLK are 72 inches in height, 18 inches deep and 36 inches wide. Models CR4824 and CR4824-BLK are 72 inches in height, 24 inches deep and 48 inches wide.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shelving units and contact Edsal Manufacturing to receive a full refund.

Contact

Edsal toll-free at 833-232-5287 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at Edsal.com and click on “Talk to us” for more information.

Product

Muscle Rack Heavy Duty Steel Shelving Units

Manufacturer(s)

Edsal Manufacturing Company, of Chicago, Ill.

Retailers

Online at Amazon.com, Staples.com, Walmart.com and other online retailers from January 2015 through September 2020 for between $80 and $90.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →