CPSC, Pottery Barn Kids Announce Recall of Toy Chests

CPSC recall 05211 · announced June 29, 2005 · Pottery Barn Kids Of San Francisco, Calif · 5,800 units affected

The product

This recall includes the Cameron toy chest in model numbers 4825378 (Honey), 6252852 (Espresso) and 4825386 (White). The product name and model number is located on a label affixed to the back of the toy chest. Inside the lid of the toy chest is a blackboard and an extra storage shelf. The toy chests are made of American hardwood frame with veneer panels and measure 40 x 18 x 20" high.

The hazard

A problem with the lid support on the toy chest could cause the lid not to stay open, posing the risk of an impact injury to a child's head, fingers or hands.

What to do (per CPSC)

Consumers should immediately stop young children from using these toy chests and contact Pottery Barn Kids to determine if their toy chest lid support needs replacement. Pottery Barn Kids will provide consumers with a free lid support replacement kit.

Official CPSC recall notice →

Notes

Incidents (per CPSC): No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Sold at: Pottery Barn Kids Web site, catalog and retail stores nationwide, from December 2003 through April 2005, for $349.
Consumer contact: Contact Pottery Barn Kids at (800) 699-0449 between 7 a.m. and 12 midnight daily or visit the firm's Web site at www.potterybarnkids.com

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.