Ameriwood Home has recalled all of its Mainstays dressers due to their risk of tipping over. Attorneys are trying to file a class action lawsuit to try and get people the money back for the dresser that they bought. The recalled dressers retail for around $60. Many people have been seeking out information about the lawsuit and what a class action suit can do for them.
Class action lawsuits
The Ameriwood Mainstays Dresser has been recalled because of a potential tipping danger. The dresser can topple over if a child climbs on it. The company has offered free repair kits, but so far only about 50 consumers have claimed them. In addition to a free repair kit, Ameriwood is offering replacement parts, including feet, for the chest.
Another case alleges that Ameriwood failed to warn consumers of the dangers associated with this product. A Pennsylvania jury awarded more than $2 million for the wrongful death of a two-year-old in January 2005. Another lawsuit cites the danger of falling dressers and blames IKEA for minimizing the risk by encouraging consumers to secure them to a wall. A federal judge must determine whether the case is valid as a class action.
Recalls
The Ameriwood Mainstays Dresser has recently been recalled because of a hazard associated with the drawers. The recalled chests are unstable and pose an entrapment and tip-over hazard to children. The chests were sold at Walmart and other retail stores, as well as on the Internet. The chests are available in white, black forest, and alder colors. The manufacturer recommends using wall anchors on the chests.
The Ameriwood Mainstays four-drawer chest, sold primarily at Walmart, is being recalled. The chest’s lack of wall anchoring can cause it to fall over, entrapping children inside. Ameriwood Home will provide owners with a free repair kit, including anchoring devices to secure the chest to the wall. They will also supply feet to keep the chest upright.
Safety issues
Walmart recalled 1.6 million Mainstays dressers because of safety concerns. These four-drawer dressers may not be secured properly to the wall, creating a tip-over and entrapment hazard. These dressers are made of plastic and have single decorative pulls on the drawers. Because they are not anchored to the wall, they may fall over and pinch a child underneath.
The recalled Ameriwood Mainstays dresser was sold in six colors, each one with a different color. The model number was 5412012WP, 5412301PCOM, 5412328WP, 54112317PCOM, and 5412317PCOM. The chests are available in ruby red or weathered oak. Those who bought one are encouraged to contact their local retailer for a free repair kit.
Remedy
Ameriwood Home recently recalled its Mainstays Dresser for a dangerous tip-over hazard. Attorneys are now investigating the possibility of filing a class action lawsuit to seek compensation for those who bought the recalled product. The dresser typically retails for $60, so any person who bought one may qualify for compensation by filing a lawsuit. To learn more about your rights, read on.
