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Magnussen Home Recalls Nova Series 5-Drawer Chests Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards

Product(s):

Nova Series 5-Drawer Chests

Reason:

The recalled chests are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or serious injuries to children. The chests do not comply with the performance requirements of the voluntary industry standard ASTM F2057-19.

Brand Name:

Magnussen Home

Company Name:

Magnussen Home Furnishings, Inc

Company Announcement:

October 27, 2021

Company Announcement

Description:

This recall involves the Nova Series 5-Drawer Chest, Model B1428-10., manufactured from August 2009 through August 2015. The chest is brown and measures 54 inches tall, 40 inches wide, and 18 inches deep. A label located on the back of each unit in the top left-hand corner contains the month and year of manufacture as well as the model number. The product is made of wood with a walnut veneer. The date codes are printed in MMYY (month and year) format, and recalled units have date codes between AG09 and AG15, representing August 2009 and August 2015.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Nova Series 5-Drawer Chest and contact Magnussen Home for a refund. The amount of the refund will be pro-rated based on the age of the chest.

Incidents/Injuries:

Magnussen Home has received one report of the chest tipping over, resulting in a minor bruise to a child.

Sold At

Furniture stores nationwide from August 2009 through August 2015 for about $600.

Manufactured In:

Vietnam

Importer(s):

Magnussen Home Furnishings, Inc., of Riverside, Calif.

Recall number:

22-011

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