Stainless steel tool chests
Class III - Low Risk 🏠 Consumer Products
Recalled: April 10, 2014 Whalen Furniture Manufacturing, of San Diego, Calif. Furniture
Nationwide
What Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 20,000)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Whalen Furniture Manufacturing, of San Diego, Calif.
- Reason for Recall:
- The inside of the right door has a metal stopper or flange with a sharp edge running the length of the door, which poses a laceration hazard.
- Classification:
- Class III - Low Risk
Products that are unlikely to cause any adverse health reaction, but violate FDA regulations.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- The inside of the right door has a metal stopper or flange with a sharp edge running the length of the door, which poses a laceration hazard.
- Remedy:
- Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Whalen for a free repair kit that includes a protective cover for the flange. Whalen is contacting all purchasers directly.
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Product Information
Full Description:
The recalled tool chests are about 72 inches long, 37½ inches high and 19 inches deep. They are made of stainless steel with a 1½-inch thick wooden block top and with ten storage drawers on the left and center in a variety of heights. The right side has a cabinet with shelves and peg board to hang tools on the inside of the door. The chest stands on swivel caster wheels and has handles on each end that can be used to move the unit. Whalen item number WSMTB72 and Costco item number 496675 are printed in the assembly instructions.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 20,000)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 14729