"Was Mainstays chests of drawers recalled?"

Q: "Was Mainstays chests of drawers recalled?"

"Yes. CPSC recall #17217 was issued on 2017-09-06. The recalled chests of drawers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or injuries to children. The chests do not comply with the performance requirements of the U.S. voluntary industry standard (ASTM F2057-14)."

Ameriwood Home Recalls Chests of Drawers Due to Serious Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards

Source: CPSC Recall #17217

Recall Date

2017-09-06

Manufacturer

Ameriwood Home, of Tiffin, Ohio

Units Affected

About 1.6 million (in addition, about 1,000 were sold in Canada)

Products Involved

Mainstays chests of drawers

Hazard

The recalled chests of drawers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or injuries to children. The chests do not comply with the performance requirements of the U.S. voluntary industry standard (ASTM F2057-14).

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using any recalled chest that is not properly anchored to the wall and place it into an area that children cannot access. Contact Ameriwood for a free repair kit that includes a wall anchoring device and feet for the unit. Consumers who require additional installation guidance should contact Ameriwood for further assistance.

Reported Injuries

CPSC has received one report of an injury after a chest of drawers tipped over onto a four-year-old.

Sold At

Walmart stores and other retailers nationwide and online at Walmart.com from April 2009 through May 2016 for about $60.

Manufactured In

CanadaUnited States

Full Recall Description

This recall involves Mainstays four-drawer chests of drawers with plastic drawer glides and a single decorative pull on each drawer. The composite wood chests were sold in six colors: alder, black forest, white, weathered oak, walnut and ruby red. The chests measure 40 5/16 inches high by 27 11/16 inches wide by 14 11/16 inches deep. Model numbers included in the recall are 5412012WP, 5412301WP, 5412328WP, 5412015WY, 5412301WY, 5412012PCOM, 5412015PCOM, 5412026PCOM, 5412213PCOM, 5412214PCOM, 5412301PCOM, 5412317PCOM, and 5412328PCOM. The model number is printed on the instruction manual.

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Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.

For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.

Last verified: 2026-03-28