Target recalled 180,000 dressers because they can tip over and trap or kill children, according to a report by the Consumer Product Safety Commission [1], released Sept. 13.
The four-drawer dressers in question are manufactured by Living Essentials and were specifically recalled because they're "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," according to the CPSC.
Think these dressers look familiar but can't quite place them? A similar style of furniture was recalled by Ikea [2] a year ago after three kids, including 22-month-old Theodore McGee, died when the Ikea Malm dresser fell on them.
If you suspect you have a recalled product, call Target at 1-800-440-0680 or go to target.com [3] and click on the "Recalls" button at the bottom of the page. You can also head to its Facebook page [4] to get more info.
Safety experts recommend that every heavy piece of furniture in a household is anchored to a wall. If you're not sure how to do it, get instructions from Anchor It [5].