School Specialty Recalls Plastic Tip Restraint Kits Due to Tip-Over Hazard

Source: CPSC · United States

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School Specialty is recalling about 15,616 plastic tip restraint kits included with Childcraft furniture due to breakage risk that can lead to tip-over hazards.

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What Happened

School Specialty is recalling defective plastic tip restraint kits included in Childcraft furniture because the kits can break or degrade, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in serious injury or death.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall involves plastic tip restraint kits sold with Childcraft furniture through School Specialty stores nationwide and online at www.schoolspecialty.com from July 2024 through December 2025. About 15,616 units are affected. The furniture sold for between $1,250 and $4,800. A label on the bottom of the furniture lists the item number.

What You Should Do

Consumers should stop using the recalled plastic tip restraints immediately and contact School Specialty for a free replacement tip restraint kit made of stainless steel. Keep children away from furniture secured with the recalled restraints until replacements arrive. Dispose of the recalled kits in household trash after installing replacements. School Specialty is contacting purchasers directly and mailing replacements. Contact School Specialty toll-free at 866-588-6951 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Monday-Friday), email compliance@schoolspecialty.com, or visit https://help.schoolspecialty.com/s/article/Childcraft-Furniture-Tip-Restraint-Kit-Recall.

Why This Matters

The defective kits create a hidden defect that may give consumers a false sense of security regarding furniture stability, with no injuries reported to date.

Source

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/School-Specialty-Recalls-Tip-Restraint-Kits-Included-in-Childcraft-Furniture-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Tip-Over-Hazard (CPSC Recall Number 26540)

Original source: CPSC Official Notice ↗

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Common questions about this CPSC product recall.

What is this CPSC product recall about?
School Specialty is recalling about 15,616 plastic tip restraint kits included with Childcraft furniture due to breakage risk that can lead to tip-over hazards.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by CPSC. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects United States. Check with CPSC for the most current geographic scope.
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