Recall alert: Target 4-drawer dressers pose entrapment, tip-over risks

Craig Johnson | September 18th, 2017

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Target has issued a recall alert for a popular brand of dressers, the retailer said recently. The dresser, which comes in several colors, including black, brown and tan, could pose a hazard if it topples, according to a federal recall notice.

The recall is for Target’s Room Essentials 4-drawer dressers, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said in the notice. The drawer could cause “serious tip-over and entrapment hazards” to consumers, the agency said.

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“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.”

People who have bought the dresser are urged to get a refund. The recall number on the item is 17-223.

For more information, contact Target at 800-440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT daily or online at www.Target.com. On the company’s website, click on “Recalls” at the bottom of the homepage, then “Furniture” for more information.You can also click on the “Product Recalls” tab on www.Facebook.com/Target.