Walmart Recalls Mainstays 9-Drawer Fabric Dressers

Source: CPSC · United States

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Walmart is recalling about 165,000 Mainstays 9-Drawer Fabric Dressers due to tip-over and entrapment hazards that violate the STURDY Act.

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What Happened

Walmart is recalling Mainstays 9-Drawer Fabric Dressers because they are unstable if not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in serious injuries or death to children. The dressers violate the mandatory safety standard required by the STURDY Act.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall involves Mainstays 9-Drawer Fabric Dressers with a black metal frame and nine brown or black fabric drawers. The dressers measure about 40 inches long, 13.75 inches wide and 45 inches tall and weigh 32 pounds. They were manufactured from September 2023 through December 2025. About 165,000 units were sold at Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from September 2023 through March 2026 for about $80. The Tracking/Lot number and manufacture date in MM/YYYY format are printed on a label under the dresser's top panel.

What You Should Do

Consumers should stop using the recalled dressers if they are not anchored to the wall immediately, place them in an area that children cannot access and contact Walmart for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to return the dressers' drawers to any Walmart store and dispose of the dressers' frame according to local and state regulations. Contact Walmart at 800-925-6278 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.walmart.com/help or https://corporate.walmart.com/recalls.

Why This Matters

The recalled dressers pose tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in risk of serious injuries or death to children.

Source

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Walmart-Recalls-Mainstays-9-Drawer-Fabric-Dressers-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Tip-Over-and-Entrapment-Hazards-Violates-Mandatory-Standard-for-Clothing-Storage-Units (CPSC Recall Number: 26522)

Original source: CPSC Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this CPSC product recall.

What is this CPSC product recall about?
Walmart is recalling about 165,000 Mainstays 9-Drawer Fabric Dressers due to tip-over and entrapment hazards that violate the STURDY Act.
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.
Where can I find more Product Recalls updates?
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