What is the Problem?
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in injuries or death to children. The CPSC’s recall warns consumers that the dressers violate performance and labeling requirements of the STURDY Act (Stop Tip-overs of Unstable, Risky Dressers on Youth). Under the STURDY Act, the following criteria must be met:
- Stability when the unit is on carpet
- Stability with loaded drawers and with multiple drawers open
- A 60-pound child interacting with the unit
Is My Dresser Included in this Recall?
The March 20, 2025, recall includes about 28,590 GIKPAL 10-Drawer Dressers (model number HI118_13). The dressers were sold in brown with black handles and black sides/back. The dressers measure approximately 12 inches wide, 39 inches long, and 39 inches tall. The dressers weigh about 36 pounds. The dressers were sold exclusively online at Walmart.com from September 2023 through January 2025 for about $80.
How Common Are Injury Accidents Due to Tip-overs?
The CPSC estimated that between January 2000 and April 2022, there were 234 fatalities resulting from furniture tip-over incidents. It is estimated that between 2006 and 2021, over 84,100 tip-over injuries were treated in hospital emergency departments.
Other Dresser Recalls Due to Tip-overs
SEJOV Five-Drawer Dressers Recall Lawsuit – A February 20, 2025, recall includes about 900 dressers.
GIKPAL Dressers Recall Lawsuit – A December 26, 2024, recall includes about 800 dressers.
Cedona Natural View Six-Drawer Dressers Recall Lawsuit – A June 20, 2024, recall involves about 400 dressers.
Mill Valley Jr. Children’s Dressers Recall Lawsuit – A May 2, 2024, recall involves about 200 dressers.
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