Target Recalls Room Essentials 4-Drawer Dressers Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards
Source: CPSC Recall #17223
Recall Date
2017-09-13
Manufacturer
Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Units Affected
About 175,000 (in addition, about 3,000 units were sold in Canada)
Products Involved
Room Essentials 4-drawer dressers
Hazard
The recalled dressers 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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dresser that is not properly anchored to the wall and place it into an area that children cannot access. Consumers should return the recalled dresser to any Target store for a full refund.
Reported Injuries
The firm has received 12 reports of dressers tipping or collapsing, including tipping over on two three-year-old children. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from January 2013 through April 2016 for about $118.
Manufactured In
Denmark
Full Recall Description
This recall involves Room Essentials 4-drawer dressers sold in three colors. The dressers measure 41 7/8 inches tall by 31 ½ inches wide by 15 11/16 inches deep. Model number 249-05-0103 (black), 249-05-0106 (espresso), or 249-05-0109 (maple) is printed on the product's packaging.
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