CPSC Recall - Issued 4/10/2014
Whalen Recalls Stainless Steel Tool Chests Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco
Manufacturer: Whalen Furniture Manufacturing
Product: Stainless Steel Tool Chests
Hazard: The inside of the right door has a metal stopper or flange with a sharp edge running the length of the door, which poses a laceration hazard.
Injuries: Whalen has received 11 reports of injuries, including nine reports of minor cuts caused by the sharp-edged flange and two reports of cuts requiring stitches.
Description: Whalen 72 inch Tool Chest
Remedy: Whalen toll-free at (866) 942-5362 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.whalenstorage.com and click on “Recalls” for more information.
Sold At: Costco Wholesale Corp. from March 2010 through October 2013 for between $500 and $550.
Units: About 20,000
Consumer Contact: Whalen toll-free at (866) 942-5362 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.whalenstorage.com and click on “Recalls” for more information.
Company Website: www.whalenstorage.com
