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Edsal Recalls 2.2 Million Shelving Units Due to Injury Hazard

  • Recalled Muscle Rack Heavy Duty Steel Shelving Unit
Name of Product:
Muscle Rack Heavy Duty Steel Shelving Units
Hazard:

The shelves can fail to support the 800-pound weight load as stated on the packaging, posing an injury hazard to the consumer. 

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
February 10, 2021
Units:

About 2,200,000 

Consumer Contact

Edsal toll-free at 833-232-5287 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at Edsal.com and click on “Talk to us” for more information.

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves Edsal 5-Tier Muscle Rack Heavy Duty Steel Shelving Units used to store heavy items.  The units have gray or black-colored steel frames and  five plywood shelves.  The recalled units include model numbers CR3618, CR3618-BLK, CR4824 and CR4824-BLK.  CR3618 and CR3618-BLK are 72 inches in height, 18 inches deep and 36 inches wide.  Models CR4824 and CR4824-BLK are 72 inches in height, 24 inches deep and 48 inches wide.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shelving units and contact Edsal Manufacturing to receive a full refund.

Incidents/Injuries:

Edsal has received seven reports of shelves bending or breaking due to heavy items placed on shelves, including one injury to a consumer who suffered a broken toe after items fell when the shelving unit broke.

Sold At:
Lowe’s Stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Staples.com, Walmart.com and other online retailers from January 2015 through September 2020 for between $80 and $90.
Manufacturer(s):
Edsal Manufacturing Company, of Chicago, Ill.
Manufactured In:
United States
Recall number:
21-076
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