Recalled Product Name/Brand/ID
New Age Industries (\”New Age\”) Furniture tip kits or tip restraints
Recall Product Images
Potential Risks or Issues
The plastic zip tie used with the recalled furniture tip kits can become brittle or break, which can allow a clothing storage unit that is anchored to the wall to detach during a furniture tip-over event, posing a tip-over and entrapment hazard that can result in death or serious injuries to children.
Has Anyone Been Injured?
Furniture companies have received two reports of the New Age tip kits breaking. No injuries have been reported.
About the Recall
This recall involves plastic New Age furniture tip restraint kits that were sold and distributed by various furniture companies with clothing storage units. The New Age tip restraint kits included a plastic zip-tie, two brackets, and two screws and were sold with clothing storage units manufactured in Vietnam. The date of manufacture should be listed on a sticker or stamped on the clothing storage unit as November 2019 or later. The packaging of the recalled tip kits is white with black lettering and includes directions on how to anchor furniture. The bottom of the packaging states “Manufactured by New Age Industries.”
Where to Find Unique Identification of this Product
The date of manufacture should be listed on a sticker or stamped on the clothing storage unit as November 2019 or later.
How Many Units Are Affected?
Millions
Affected Batch/Date Range
November 2019 or later
Who is the Distributor(s)?
Various furniture companies
Places Where Recalled Product was Sold
Furniture stores nationwide and online from November 2019 through present.
Where was This Manufactured?
New Age Industries Co. LTD, of Vietnam
Actions for Consumers
Consumers should immediately check if their clothing storage unit has a date of manufacture sticker or stamp of November 2019 or later. If so, and if the tip kit is made of plastic, consumers should contact Alliance4Safety for a free replacement tip kit. Keep children away from the unit while waiting for a replacement tip kit.
Remedy Process
- Replace: Consumers should contact Alliance4Safety for a free replacement tip kit.
Additional Information
For more information, consumers can contact Alliance4Safety toll-free at 855-416-7370 anytime or visit their website at www.alliance4safety.org/new-age-recall or www.alliance4safety.org and click on “New Age Recall Information”.
Regulatory Compliance
This recall complies with the requirements of the Consumer Product Safety Act.
How Can I Protect Myself From Falling Victim?
- Check the date of manufacture sticker or stamp on your clothing storage unit.
- If the date is November 2019 or later and the tip kit is made of plastic, contact Alliance4Safety for a free replacement tip kit.
- Keep children away from the unit while waiting for a replacement tip kit.
Final Thought
It is important for consumers to take immediate action if they have purchased a clothing storage unit with the New Age tip restraint kit. By contacting Alliance4Safety, consumers can ensure the safety of their children and prevent potential furniture tip-over incidents.
