Toy Chests Recalled by Thornwood Furniture

Recalled February 4, 2000 · CPSC recall 00061a · Thornwood Furniture

Hazard

The lids on these toy chests could fall onto a child's head or neck. An investigator for the Georgia Office of Consumer Affairs discovered the problem with the toy chest while conducting retail surveillance for CPSC.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop children from using the toy chests and contact the store where purchased, for information on getting a free replacement.

Units

About 400

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The oak toy chests have model number 841LQ or 1814LQ located on the rear panel. They measure 35 inches long, 19 inches high and 19 inches deep. A 1-inch-wide ventilation opening runs the entire length of the front of the toy chest just below the lid. The toy chests have one adjustable lid support. The Thornwood Furniture name and address are located on the product sticker located on the rear panel of the toy chest.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop children from using the toy chests and contact the store where purchased, for information on getting a free replacement.

Contact

For additional information, consumers can contact Thornwood Furniture toll-free at (877) 351-0067 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or on their website at www.thornwood.com

Product

Toy Chests

Manufacturer(s)

Thornwood Furniture Manufacturing, of Phoenix, Ariz.

Retailers

Furniture stores nationwide, including Rooms To Go, Bedroom Superstores and MN Goldstein, sold the toy chests, from January 1999 through November 1999, for about $170.

Made in

United States

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