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Recall Details
The recalled tool chests are about 72 inches long, 37? inches high and 19 inches deep. They are made of stainless steel with a 1? inch thick wooden block top and with ten storage drawers on the left and center in a variety of heights. The right side has a cabinet with shelves and peg board to hang tools on the inside of the door. The chest stands on swivel caster wheels and has handles on each end that can be used to move the unit. Whalen item number WSMTB72 and Costco item number 496675 are printed in the assembly instructions.
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Whalen for a free repair kit that includes a protective cover for the flange. Whalen is contacting all purchasers directly.
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.
Whalen Furniture Manufacturing, of San Diego, Calif.
Whalen Furniture Manufacturing, of San Diego, Calif.
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